Klewenalp

40 km of piste between 1279-2001m

A small resort above the villages of Beckenried and Emmetten, Klewenalp has stunning views over Lake Lucerne towards the Rigi and the Mythens. it is very conveniently located for a day trip from Luzern or from the towns and cities of Northern Switzerland. There is a very long series of toboggan runs, airboarding, extensive scenic winter walks, good snowshoe trails and some lovely pistes . Unfortunately the section above Stockhütte and access from Klewenalp to the main runs still relies on surface lifts, there are a few flats (notably going in the direction of Klewenalp from Stockhütte), and there is no provision for snow-making - although the largely North-facing slopes do have a good snow record. If you find yourself ending the day in the charming village of Emmetten, there is usually a shuttle bus back to Beckenried, plus the scheduled post bus runs frequently to Beckenried and on to Stans.

Best of the Slopes

There is a good long run starting with blue runs down from Twäregg, continuing after Stockhütte (keep to skiers right) with a trail down to Emmetten. It is also possible to get down to Beckenried along a couple of trails, conditions permitting, after the lovely red run (avoid the blue one) from Chäleneg via Tannebüel - a vertical drop of over 1500m. There is a lot of gentle off-piste if you turn left out of the modern Chälenegg chairlift.

Where to Eat and Party

The Panorama Schneebar above Klwenalp is the liveliest place on the mountain. For a drink and a cigarette, you can wait for a bus in Emmetten right opposite the stop in the friendly Hotel Engel.

Getting There

By Public Transport

The best destination to access the downhill slopes by public transport in this ski area is Beckenried, Post. Bus stop 3 minutes from cable car. The resort operates the Snow'n'Rail scheme, providing a 20% discount on the combined travel ticket and lift pass.

From Zurich the least travel time is 1 hr 53 mins with as few as 2 changes going via Luzern / Stans. Typically, an adult one day combined ticket is 93.60 SFr, reduced to 66.40 SFr with a Half-Price card.
From Basel the least travel time is 1 hr 53 mins with as few as 2 changes going via Luzern / Stans. Typically, an adult one day combined ticket is 106.40 SFr, reduced to 72.80 SFr with a Half-Price card.
From Berne the least travel time is 1 hr 57 mins with as few as 2 changes going via Luzern / Stans. Typically, an adult one day combined ticket is 116.00 SFr, reduced to 77.60 SFr with a Half-Price card.
From Luzern an adult one day combined ticket is 60.40 SFr, or 49.80 SFr with a Half-Price card.

Indicative prices are for travel to Beckenried or Emmetten. Click here to find prices for other destinations. Under the combined ticket scheme the additional charge for a two day pass is 33.60 SFr.

By Road

Park at valley station in Beckenried (or Emmetten) to visit car-free Klewenalp.

Please refer to a map and check local conditions for accurate routing information.

The road distance from Zurich is around 83 km and the journey time is roughly 1 hr 10 mins.
The road distance from Basel is around 127 km and the journey time is roughly 1 hr 35 mins.
The road distance from Berne is around 144 km and the journey time is roughly 1 hr 50 mins.
The road distance from Geneva is around 307 km and the journey time is roughly 3 hrs 30 mins.

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