XC Ski Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Gerschni Loipe
Engelberg, Restaurant Geschnialp Ritz
- Distance
- 10.0 km
- Duration
- –
- Ascent
- 320 m
- Descent
- 320 m
- Fitness
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
With the Titlis behind you and the Hahnen in front, you glide softly through the Gerschniwald forest. The Gerschnialp Cross-Country trail is great for ambitious skiers as well as for those who prefer a gentler pace.
The trail begins at Restaurant Geschnialp Ritz, away from public transport; the nearest stop, Gerschnialp, is around 600 m away. From here, the ten-kilometre circuit crosses the open terrain of Gerschnialp. Meadows and pastures dominate the scenery as the route gains elevation over the first few kilometres. The total ascent and descent each amount to around 320 metres.
After around four kilometres, the highest point is reached at approximately 1'280 m. Bitzistock lies nearby. The trail then descends for several kilometres to the lowest point of the circuit. Over the final quarter, it climbs gently once more and leads back to the starting point. After around three hours, the cross-country skiing circuit ends back at Restaurant Geschnialp Ritz.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
Cross-country skiing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
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Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
