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Mt Titlis
With a name that makes English speakers titter, Titlis is Central Switzerland's tallest mountain, has its only glacier
and is reached by the world's first revolving cable car, completed in 1992. However, that's the last leg of a breath-
taking four-stage journey. First, you glide up to Gerschnialp (1300m), then Trübsee (1800m). Transferring to a large
gondola, you head for Stand (2450m) to board the Rotair for the head-spinning journey over the dazzling Titlis Gla-
cier . As you twirl above the deeply crevassed ice, peaks rise like shark fins ahead, while tarn-speckled pastures,
cliffs and waterfalls lie behind.
A glacial blast of air hits you at Titlis station (3020m) but the genuine oohs and aahs come when you step out
onto the terrace , where the panorama of glacier-capped peaks stretches to Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau in the
Bernese Oberland. It's a 45-minute hike to the 3239m summit (wear sturdy shoes). Otherwise, enjoy the snowboard-
ing and skiing.
The return trip to Titlis (45 minutes each way) costs Sfr86 from Engelberg. However, in fine weather, you can
walk some sections. Between Stand and Trübsee, the Geologischer Wanderweg is open from July to September; it
takes about two hours up and 1½ hours down. From Trübsee up to Jochpass (2207m) takes about 1½ hours, and
down to Engelberg takes around the same time.
Reductions on all fares are 50% for Swiss, Eurail and InterRail pass holders.
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