Hahnen, Mountain summit in Engelberg, Switzerland

Hahnen is a rocky peak near Engelberg in Switzerland that rises steeply through pathless terrain and natural rock holds. The summit offers limited space at the top with views across the surrounding valley and mountain ranges.

The name Hahnen was formerly also used for Engelberg itself; today Engelberg designates only the village and the Engelberg valley. The 2,606-metre summit lies about four kilometres east of Engelberg and 1,600 metres above the valley floor, connected to the higher Wissigstock by the Fulenwassergrat. The Swiss Alpine Club later equipped the upper south flank with iron rods and intermediate anchors.

The Hahnen was once also called Engelberg, a name now reserved for the village and the Engelberg valley below. The summit is the local mountain above Engelberg, about four kilometres east of the village and 1,600 metres above the valley floor. The upper part of the route carries iron rods and intermediate anchors placed by the Swiss Alpine Club.

The climb demands good climbing skills and sure footwork since ropes and marked trails are absent. The height and steepness require stamina and a head for heights from visitors.

Iron rods were installed at critical points to enhance safety but serve only for anchoring, not as climbing aids like a via ferrata route. This minimal support preserves the wild character of the peak.