Snowshoe tour Schattigenstock

2.34 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Winter hiking
  • 0:55 h
  • 2.34 km
  • 138 m
  • 133 m
  • 1,264 m
  • 1,371 m
  • 107 m
  • Start: Bergstation Stockhütte
  • Destination: Bergstation Stockhütte
Snowshoe trail from the Stockhütte mountain station to the Schattigenstock viewpoint and back again.
The Schattigenstock snowshoe trail starts at the Stockhütte mountain station and offers a breathtaking tour through the wintry mountain landscape. After the short ascent, the trail follows the forest to the Schattigenstock viewpoint. There you are rewarded with a fantastic view of Lake Lucerne. Return along the same route to the Stockhütte mountain station.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Stockhütte mountain station-Schattigenstock mountain station-Stockhütte mountain station

Tour information

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

  • Clothing adapted to the winter temperatures
  • Snowshoes (can be rented at the Emmetten valley station)
  • poles (can be hired at the Emmetten valley station)
  • Winter hiking map
  • Cell phone
  • Water bottle and snacks
  • First aid material, rescue blanket, flashlight, cell phone
  • Sun protection

Directions & Parking facilities

Take the highway A2 Luzern-Gotthard, exit Beckenried Süd and follow the signs to Emmetten
Paid parking spaces are available in Emmetten at the valley station of the Emmetten-Stockhütte gondola. 
By post bus: from Stans, railroad station to Beckenried, post office
By boat: from Lucerne or Brunnen to Beckenried

Eignung

  • Individualgäste

  • Gruppen

  • Familien

  • Kinder ab 10

  • Jugendliche

  • Erwachsene

  • Senioren

Additional information

Snowshoes and poles can be hired from the arena sport station at the Emmetten valley station.
Please note the Klewenalp-Stockhütte cable car timetable and prices.

License (master data)

License: Attribution

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enjoy the wonderful view on the Schattigenstock!

General information

  • Best Ager

  • Nature Lover

Safety guidelines

General safety instructions:

  • The snowshoe trail is marked along the entire route
  • The Stollen viewpoint, which is accessible in summer, is not part of the route due to the steep, sloping terrain. Hike at your own risk!
  • Inform yourself early and independently about the current snow and avalanche conditions

Rules of conduct:

  • Allow enough time, rest regularly.
  • Do not take any unnecessary risks and always monitor the weather
  • Always stay on the marked route, avoid shortcuts
  • Avoid forest edges, afforestation and small young growth
  • Avoid game wherever possible
  • Observe animals from an appropriate distance
  • If possible, leave dogs at home or keep them on a lead
  • Only take reminders with you and only leave your tracks!

Further information at: www.natur-freizeit.ch

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