Snowshoe Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Schneeschuhtrail Maria-Rickenbach
Niederrickenbach Dorf
- Distance
- 5.0 km
- Duration
- 2:20 h
- Ascent
- 240 m
- Descent
- 240 m
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
This moderately challenging snowshoe trail surrounded by pristine nature offers stunning views into the Engelberg Valley, away from the hustle and bustle. It leads from the Maria-Rickenbach pilgrimage site with its famous monastery mainly through the forest and across meadows.
The snowshoe tour begins directly at the Niederrickenbach Dorf stop. From among the houses, the circular route leads to the Chapel of Hl. Maria im Ahorn, just a few steps off the trail. The village is then left behind as the ascent continues into open terrain. Across meadows and pastures, the five-kilometre route gains a total of around 240 metres in elevation.
After just over two kilometres, the highest point is reached at around 1'370 m. The route then heads back down into the valley. Meadows, pastures and open terrain also characterise the return journey. The route gradually loses elevation on the descent before the first houses of Niederrickenbach draw closer. After just over two hours and a total of around five kilometres, the loop closes back at the Niederrickenbach Dorf stop.
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.
Snowshoeing 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.
Or from
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.
