Titlis
Titlis is a mountain of the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Bern. At 3,238 metres (10,623 ft) above sea level, it is the highest summit of the range north of the Susten Pass, between the Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland. It is mainly accessed from Engelberg (OW) on the north side and is famous as the site of the world's first rotating cable car. The cable car system connects Engelberg (996 m (3,268 ft)) to the summit of Klein Titlis (3,028 m (9,934 ft)) through the three stages of Gerschnialp (1,262 m (4,140 ft)), Trübsee (1,796 m (5,892 ft)) and Stand (2,428 m (7,966 ft)). In 2016, a direct route was created that bypassed Geraschnialp, going directly to Trübsee.
| Titlis | |
|---|---|
Titlis and Klein Titlis (right) from the northwest | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,238 m (10,623 ft) |
| Prominence | 978 m (3,209 ft) |
| Parent peak | Dammastock |
| Isolation | 6.9 km (4.3 mi) |
| Listing | Canton high point, Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Coordinates | 46°46′21″N 8°26′14″E |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | German |
| Geography | |
Titlis Location in Switzerland | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Cantons | Obwalden and Bern |
| Parent range | Uri Alps |
| Topo map | Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Limestone |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1739 |
| Easiest route | By cable car from Engelberg |
The last part of cable car leads above the glacier. At Klein Titlis, it is possible to visit an illuminated glacier cave from an entrance within the cable-car station, which also includes shops and restaurants. The Titlis Cliff Walk, the highest elevation suspension bridge in Europe, opened in December 2012, giving views across the Alps. Many people use Titlis as a cheaper and easier option than Jungfraujoch.