Grassenbiwak

The Grassenbiwak is a simple bivouac run by the Engelberg SAC section at 2647 m on the Wendenjoch between Titlis and Grassen in the canton of Obwalden. The small hut offers a simple lounge and sleeping area and is designed as a year-round, unattended shelter for self-catering alpinists. From the ridge high above the Engelberg Valley, there is a view of the Titliswand and several glaciers; the bivouac serves as a starting point for alpine tours on the Grassen, climbing routes on the south face of the Titlis and ski and snowshoe tours. There is no catering, but a wood-burning stove, firewood and cooking and eating utensils are available; you must bring all your own food. The water comes from a rainwater reservoir in summer and from melted snow in winter. The normal ascent begins at the valley station of the Fürenalp cable car near Engelberg, which can be reached by car or free bus from the train station. From there, the white-blue-white marked mountain trail leads via Herrenrüti, Firnalpeli, Ober Stäfeli and Gorisegg to the bivouac in around 4 hours 45 minutes with an altitude difference of around 1590 meters; depending on the season, crampons and alpine equipment may be required. Other alpine approaches lead from Gadmen via Wendenboden or from the Titlis mountain station. Depending on the snow conditions, the main season runs from around June to October as well as during the winter ski touring months; the current weather, snow and route conditions as well as any closures should be carefully checked before each tour.