Ride a gondola to reach this easy hike around a lake with mountain views. This trail has a smuggler’s theme, with stories and activities related to the history of smuggling over the mountain pass in this region.

Hike: easy • 1h30 loop • 3.3 km • 40m up & down • trail map
Elevation 1790m

Open: usually second week of June to mid October. Check status and webcams.

Location: Titlis gondola station – Hinter-Schöniseistrasse 4, 6174 Flühli. Bus stop: Engelberg, Titlisbahn

Fun for kids

Kids get a smuggler’s map where they record the hidden letters they find on the trail. They can return the completed map and collect a small prize.

This is a great choice for smaller children that are learning to hike, as the trail is short and suitable for strollers.

The trail ends at a big playground with slides, swings, climbing obstacles and even pony rides on the weekends.

➡️ More info on SwissFamilyFun.com

Tickets

To reach this trail, you need to ride a gondola from Engelberg up to the Trübsee station. So at a minimum, you'll need a return ticket on the gondola. If you also plan to visit the Titlis glacier, you'll need a more expensive ticket.

This gondola is discounted with Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Half Fare Card. Free with Lucerne Tell Pass.

How to get there

Location: Engelberg-Trübsee gondola – Hinter-Schöniseistrasse 4, 6174 Flühli

Open: July thru October

By car: Drive to Gerschnistrasse 12, 6390 Engelberg, following signs to the Titlisbahn. Park in the large parking lot adjacent to the cable car station. Pay for the parking at the a machine (cash or card) near the parking. About 35 mins from Lucerne, 1hr10 from Zurich.

By train: From Lucerne main train station, take a train to Engelberg, then bus 300 to Engelberg, Titlisbahn. 1hr from Luzern, 1hr50 from Zurich