Via Aplina, Engelberg to Engstlen Alp

Via Alpina route, Section 7
Engelberg (1000m) – Trübsee (1780m) – Jochpass (2207m) – Engstlensee – Engstlen Alp (1834m), 11km, with 1285m up and 455m down

Starting at the foggy Engelberg and heading for Trübsee.

Starting point, Engelberg, 1000m, still in the mist

Gradual climb in the autumn forest in the fresh air

A blue sky ahead!

Clearing up

Arrived at Trübsee covered in the fog

But the mist is coming back..

Engelberg Valley is deep in the fog

After a steep uphill of 800m, the Trübsee was also in the mist.
But soon it opened up and gave me a complete view of Mt. Titlis (3238m).

While walking around the lake, the mist streamed in and out. It was so beautiful that I felt as if I were in a dream. I stood there, completely captivated by the beauty of the nature.

Trübsee – a fantastic view

The mist is streaming into the lake

Heading up to Jochpass and looking back the Trübsee and the Engelberg valley.

Heading for Jochpass, looking down the Trüb Lake

Looking at the 3000m range mountains

Jochpass – a ski station

Beyond the Jochpass, Engstlensee was shining in the afternoon sun.  A lone fishing boat was on the mirror-like lake and some were fly-fishing. It was so peaceful.

Going over the Jochpass, now another shining lake ahead

The Engstlensee is shining in the afternoon sun

A quiet Engstlenalp and a traditional mountain hotel for the night.

Looking back at the snow-covered Titlis

A way to today’s final destination

A nostalgic hotel