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Waterfall Waterfall · Adelboden · 1,425 m

Engstligen Falls

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  • Upper Waterfall Engstligenalp
    Upper Waterfall Engstligenalp
    Photo: Sven Allenbach, © Tourismus Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg

From the high plateau of Engstligenalp, the waters cascade 600 m (1968 ft) into the valley below. This second highest waterfall anywhere in Switzerland is a natural spectacle in a class of its own and has been subject to a cantonal protection order since 1948. Whether on a circular trail, mountain tour or climbing route, from a bus or cable car cabin, this majestic natural wonder is waiting to be discovered.

Whether on a circular trail, mountain tour or climbing route, from a bus or cable car cabin, this majestic natural wonder is waiting to be discovered. A natural spectacle in a class of their own are the 600m long Engstligen waterfalls. Under preservation since 1948, these are the second longest falls in Switzerland. The falls can be reached by foot from Adelboden in 1 hr. 30 min. or by bus. During the summer, the mountain footpath leads from Unter dem Birg along the roaring falls on the Engstligenalp. This water spectacle can be enjoyed in summer via a circular trail and the whole year round from above in a cable car cabin. The very courageous can undertake a climbing adventure on the Chäligang, directly next to the falls, in the capable hands of a qualified and experienced mountain guide from the Alpine School Adelboden.

Public transport

By train to Frutigen and from there by bus to the Adelboden Oey stop, change to the local bus in the direction of Unter dem Birg.

Return journey: The same way back by bus and train

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Directions

By car to Adelboden. At the roundabout at the entrance to Adelboden, take the third exit towards Boden and follow the road for about 4 km to Unter dem Birg, where you will find the car park at the valley station.

Parking

The parking spaces at the valley station Unter dem Birg can be used free of charge.

Coordinates

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2'609'380E 1'144'813N
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46.454589, 7.560724
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46°27'16.5"N 7°33'38.6"E
UTM
32T 389470 5145563
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Engstligenstrasse 75
3715 Adelboden
+41 33 673 32 70 https://www.engstligenalp.ch E-mail: info@engstligenalp.ch
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Hiking Trail · Adelboden
Unter dem Birg - Engstligenalp
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 3.2 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 600 m
Descent 12 m

From Unter dem Birg, the trail follows the impressive Engstligen waterfalls uphill to Engstligenalp. A varied ascent with spectacular views and an ...

5
from Tourismus Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg,   Tourism Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg
Hiking Trail · Adelboden
Waterfall Loop
recommended route Difficulty moderate
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Ascent 242 m
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recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
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