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Summit Grassen To Valley Fürenbach (bus pick up)

Engelberg

Summit Grassen To Valley Fürenbach (bus pick up)

Also in Obwalden, Switzerland

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
6.6 km
Ascent
68 m
Descent
1.9 km
Low Point
1.1 km
High Point
2.9 km
Gradient
41˚
Summit Grassen To Valley Fürenbach (bus pick up) Map

The decent is all on north, north east and north west facing aspects. You ski on the Firnalpeligletscher until 2200 m. Then its rock and small vegetation. You end up in the small tree line before arriving at the bridge crossing at the bottom of the decent. Hike up for 5 min until you hit the cross country ski tracks. Follow the main road to the Fürenbach cable car station where you can jump on the bus back to Engelberg.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Trees
  • Cliffs
  • Glacier
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Glacier kit