Titlis

Titlis
Titlis and Klein Titlis (right) from the northwest
Highest point
Elevation	3,238 m (10,623 ft)
Prominence	978 m (3,209 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Dammastock
Isolation	6.9 km (4.3 mi)[2]
Listing	Canton high point, Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates	46°46′21″N 8°26′14″E / 46.77250°N 8.43722°E / 46.77250; 8.43722
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

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.

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.