Engstligenalp - Ammertenspitz

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The Ammertenspitz is located between Engstligenalp and the Hahnenmoospass. This route is a somewhat easier variant of the Aeugi-Lowa path.

Difficulty moderate
Duration 4:0 h
Distance 10,8 km
700 m
700 m

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Refreshment stops available
Summit route
Scenic

Tourismus Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg
Update: 22.10.2025

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Strenuous mountain hiking trail with beautiful alpine flora. From the Engstligenalp mountain station, follow the signposts over the Ammertenpass up to the Ammertenspitz. Wonderful view of Adelboden and Engstligenalp. The descent is via the same route.

Approach

From Bern via Thun - Spiez - Frutigen to Adelboden. At the roundabout at the village entrance take the 2nd exit to the left and continue to Unter dem Birg (valley station cable car Engstligenalp).
Public Transport

Bus stop "Adelboden, Unter dem Birg".

→ Travel by public transport
Parking

Free parking at Unter dem Birg (valley station cable car)
Directions

Engstligenalp (1965 m) – Ammertenpass (2443 m) – Ammertenspitz (2613 m) – return the same way.
Safety Instructions

Hiking is always at your own risk: Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg Tourism rejects all liability for use of local paths.
Equipment

T2 – Mountain hiking

Trail with continuous track. Terrain partially steep, risk of falling cannot be excluded. If marked according to SWW standards: white-red-white. Some surefootedness. Trekking shoes are recommended. Basic orientation skills.
Tips

Trips also leave traces on our social media channels. Active outdoor enthusiasts share more alpine impressions on Instagram and Facebook.
Additional information

→ Safe on the mountain and alpine hiking – 10 recommendations (Swiss Alpine Club SAC)

→ SAC technical scale

→ SLF snow map

→ MeteoSwiss

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Maximum altitude 2613 M

Minimum altitude 1937 M

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