Engstlensee
A brilliant emerald alpine lake south of Jochpass, the most beautiful stretch of the Four Lakes Hike and counted among Switzerland's loveliest lakes.
Engstlensee lies on the Bern canton side at an altitude of 1,850 m. Its water is clear and emerald green, with the limestone cliffs of the Wendenstöcke rising behind it. From Engelberg, take the cable car to Trübsee, then a chairlift up to Jochpass. From there it is about an hour's descent to the Engstlenalp mountain inn by the lake, where you can eat or stay the night. Continuing west past Tannensee leads to Melchsee-Frutt, completing the Four Lakes Hike (about 5 to 6 hours in total). To save energy, you can also take the chairlift down from Jochpass to the lake. In summer, a postal bus via Innertkirchen serves the area.
Opening hours
All day (summer)
Nearby sights
- Joch Pass
- Trübsee
- Titlis Cliff Walk
- Talmuseum Engelberg
- Engelberg Abbey
- Mount Titlis
- Brunni & Härzlisee
- Melchsee-Frutt