Gerschnialp

CH flag Engelberg, Obwalden

Gerschnialp is a ski resort in Engelberg, Obwalden, CH. It has 15 km of pistes, 12 lifts, elevation up to 1265 m. Slopes break down into 12 km beginner, 3 km intermediate, 0 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Engelberg-Titlis for a combined 42 km ski area.

Slopes
14.8 km
Lifts
12
Elevation
1044–2157 m
1113 m vertical
Country
CH flag CH
9,970 pers/h uphill 🍽️ Restaurants × 1 Faces: NW
Linked ski area · combined 42 km / 25 lifts
Engelberg-Titlis
Slopes by difficulty
easy 12.2 km
intermediate 2.6 km
Lifts by type
goods · 4cable car · 2t-bar · 2rope tow · 1platter · 1gondola · 1station · 1
46.80660, 8.40060
Sources: wikidata
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • BRN Bern Airport 70 km · ~1h 42m
  • ZRH Zürich Airport 73 km · ~1h 48m
  • LUG Lugano Airport 97 km · ~2h 23m

Nearest cities

  • CH flag Kriens (25,010) 27 km
  • CH flag Luzern (81,691) 28 km
  • CH flag Littau (16,121) 29 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Gerschnialp have?

Gerschnialp has 12 ski lifts — 4 goods, 2 cable car, 2 t-bar.

How many kilometres of slopes at Gerschnialp?

Gerschnialp has 14.8 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Engelberg-Titlis), the combined area totals 42 km.

What is the elevation at Gerschnialp?

The highest lift-served point at Gerschnialp is around 1265 m.

Where is Gerschnialp located?

Gerschnialp is located in Engelberg, Obwalden, CH.

Is Gerschnialp connected to other ski areas?

Yes, Gerschnialp is part of a linked ski area with Engelberg-Titlis, for a combined 42 km of pistes.

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