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The Best Hiking Trails in Obwalden (Switzerland)

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Photo of Alpnachstad - Aemsigen - Pilatus Kulm - Blumenpfad - Tomlishorn - Esel Photo of Aelggialp scenic hiking Photo of Engelberg - Truebsee

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  • near Alpnachstad, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    11.98mi
    Elevation +
    7897f
    TrailRank
    63| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofAlpnachstad - Aemsigen - Pilatus Kulm - Blumenpfad - Tomlishorn - Esel Photo ofAlpnachstad - Aemsigen - Pilatus Kulm - Blumenpfad - Tomlishorn - Esel Photo ofAlpnachstad - Aemsigen - Pilatus Kulm - Blumenpfad - Tomlishorn - Esel

    30 - July - 2016 Total walking time: 9 hrs. English (castellano debajo); We started the route from the train station parking in Alpnachstad. In case you want to go by train you can visit https://www.sbb.ch/en for ...

    Great path, really recommended, also is easy to follow the path signals. I did only the walk at the top and the downhill...
    Carlos Stump
  • Aelggialp scenic hiking

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    near Aelggi Alp, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    6.07mi
    Elevation +
    1467f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofAelggialp scenic hiking Photo ofAelggialp scenic hiking Photo ofAelggialp scenic hiking

    Panoramic tour near the center of Swizerland: https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/the-very-middle-of-switzerland/ The road to this place has time limitation as the road is very difficult and crossing cars com...

  • Engelberg - Truebsee

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    near Engelberg, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    8.75mi
    Elevation +
    3041f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofEngelberg - Truebsee Photo ofEngelberg - Truebsee Photo ofEngelberg - Truebsee

    It's a beautiful hike starting from Engelberg. The way goes up through forests following red and white signs. The ascent is long but not technical. You will encounter a lot of hikers going both ways. The lake area is ver...

  • Pilatus

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    near Alpnachstad, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    5.41mi
    Elevation +
    5518f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofPilatus Photo ofPilatus Photo ofPilatus

    Excellent exercise hike from Alpnachstad (easily get there by train from Lucerne) up to Pilatus Kulm. Technically easy, it's just a long slog up, but worth it. Option exists to take the cable cars back down to Lucerne, a...

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    porozov
    bel percorso e ottima descrizione
    vib
    Werde wieder mal machen. Super Trail.
    faluca71
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  • Gerschnialp Rundweg

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    near Engelberg, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    6.74mi
    Elevation +
    1759f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofGerschnialp Rundweg Photo ofGerschnialp Rundweg Photo ofGerschnialp Rundweg

    Starting from Engelberg (doesn't matter where exactly), join the path on the river bank towards Einwäldi. After passing by the camping lot you will find a sign pointing to the right and uphill, at the end of the field yo...

    Did it this morning and enjoyed a lot the views and scenery of the upper section. Super hard uphill that put your legs t...
    Jordi
  • Horweli

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    near Halten, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    6.23mi
    Elevation +
    1312f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofHorweli Photo ofHorweli Photo ofHorweli

    Starting and arriving point is "Horweli" situated on the western hill of Alpnach (Obwalden, Switzerland). This tour is located absolutely away form most of tourist trails. After parking the car we started the way up on...

    Nice trail, but we had to take another way at the middle, local people told us that there was too much snow to go throug...
    Vinalti
  • near Melchsee-Frutt, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    9.57mi
    Elevation +
    1086f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofMelchsee-Frutt, Tannensee, Engstlenalp out and back Photo ofMelchsee-Frutt, Tannensee, Engstlenalp out and back Photo ofMelchsee-Frutt, Tannensee, Engstlenalp out and back

    A beautiful hike with restaurant options near every lake. It begins by the panoramic elevator at the Melchsee for about 4km on a very nice trail to the Tannensee. From there, you can walk around the Tannensee or conti...

  • Pilatus - From Alpnachstadt

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    near Alpnachstad, Kanton Obwalden (Swiss Confederation)
    Distance
    6.09mi
    Elevation +
    9144f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPilatus - From Alpnachstadt Photo ofPilatus - From Alpnachstadt Photo ofPilatus - From Alpnachstadt

    Done on a sunny day with regular walking pace and frequent small breaks for pics. Would take approx 3h if done with NO breaks and good pace (average young man in ok shape). Possibility to cut the walk in half by ta...

    a must do thing.. amazing scenary.. breathless
    cmmbc
  • Engelberg - Rot Grätli - Bannalp

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    near Hinter Horbis, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    9.08mi
    Elevation +
    2418f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofEngelberg - Rot Grätli - Bannalp Photo ofEngelberg - Rot Grätli - Bannalp Photo ofEngelberg - Rot Grätli - Bannalp

    Beautiful alpine trail. We took the cablecar and chair lift up to the Brünnihütte. From there a long trail leads up to the Rughubelhütte. The trail continues behind the mountain hut towards Rot Grätli. The last part is a...

  • Melchsee-Frutt

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    near Melchsee-Frutt, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    7.11mi
    Elevation +
    981f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofMelchsee-Frutt Photo ofMelchsee-Frutt Photo ofMelchsee-Frutt

    Stunning scenery, if you don’t like walking on edges or heights this is not the walk for you. Although you can still take in the beauty of Melchsee Frutt by staying within the valley and walking around the lakes. The wal...

  • Stöckalp to Melchsee-Frutt

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    near Arni Alp, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    3.89mi
    Elevation +
    2684f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofStöckalp to Melchsee-Frutt Photo ofStöckalp to Melchsee-Frutt Photo ofStöckalp to Melchsee-Frutt

    Beginning from the parking in Stockalp, follow the road for several hundred meters before connecting to the trail to ascend to Melchsee. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. It is wide enough for 2 people to wa...

  • near Alpnachstad, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    17.07mi
    Elevation +
    7103f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofALPNACHSTAD-AMSIGEN-PILATUS-LUTOLDSMATT (MOUNT PILATUS) Photo ofALPNACHSTAD-AMSIGEN-PILATUS-LUTOLDSMATT (MOUNT PILATUS) Photo ofALPNACHSTAD-AMSIGEN-PILATUS-LUTOLDSMATT (MOUNT PILATUS)

    Exceptional hike from Alpnachstad to Pilatus summit. Amazing sceneries from the start to the top. The ascent is moderate but long (Around 1700 m). The view from the top is rewarding! The point you reach first is the Pila...

  • near Müssen, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    6.21mi
    Elevation +
    1755f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofGlaubenberg - Fürstein - Ober Sewen Photo ofGlaubenberg - Fürstein - Ober Sewen Photo ofGlaubenberg - Fürstein - Ober Sewen

    Done on a sunny day of the end of September 2016. Inspired by the hike posted on wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=1955765 However, we did it in the opposite direction (going towards the lake first) & cut through the trai...

  • Fürenalp Rundweg

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    near Holzhostatt, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    8.22mi
    Elevation +
    2690f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofFürenalp Rundweg Photo ofFürenalp Rundweg Photo ofFürenalp Rundweg

    Parking at Fürenalp Talstation. From there follow the hiking path, through the forest passing Stäfeli and continue until a few KM later you find a sing forcing you to turn left. Then a mellow path with some easy uphill b...

  • near Breitenfeld, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    12.02mi
    Elevation +
    2762f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSchönbüel - Brienzer Rothorn - Chrutenenpass - Brienz Photo ofSchönbüel - Brienzer Rothorn - Chrutenenpass - Brienz Photo ofSchönbüel - Brienzer Rothorn - Chrutenenpass - Brienz

    From the hotel go to Gibel and turn right. Follow the path. After seeing the Eisee on your right, go down and then straight up in front to the Brienzer Rothorn. From there, follow for Lättgässli (very steep descent but...

  • 2 Half Day trail - Obwald

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    near Wolfetsmatt, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    5.84mi
    Elevation +
    1686f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 4.0
    Photo of2 Half Day trail - Obwald Photo of2 Half Day trail - Obwald Photo of2 Half Day trail - Obwald

    We did this hike during 2 half days, we slept at the Panorama 1 point. You got a cool view and the place to camp is ok. We had to go through Heidi because of the snow on the other side, no regrets we got really nice lan...

    Interesting trail offering some nice views on the countryside. After Heiti one has to climb up a pasture which is not cl...
    dchr1
  • near Alpnachstad, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    15.52mi
    Elevation +
    6923f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofAlpnachstad - Lütoldsmatt - Pilatus-Kulm - Ämsigen - Alpnachstad Photo ofAlpnachstad - Lütoldsmatt - Pilatus-Kulm - Ämsigen - Alpnachstad Photo ofAlpnachstad - Lütoldsmatt - Pilatus-Kulm - Ämsigen - Alpnachstad

    A beautiful loop trail starting at the foot of the mountain from the Alpnachstad train station leading to Pilatus-Kulm with two peaks Tomlishorn (2128m) and Essel (2119m). The easiest way to get to the mountain is by ...

  • Graustock

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    near Engelberg, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    11.81mi
    Elevation +
    5945f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofGraustock Photo ofGraustock Photo ofGraustock

    To get to the starting point of the via ferrata one has two possibilities: use the cable car or use your legs. We have chosen the second option as Bob already knows the area, he climbed Titlis, the highest summit around....

  • Pilatus Summit from Alpnachstad

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    near Alpnachstad, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    7.74mi
    Elevation +
    5518f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofPilatus Summit from Alpnachstad Photo ofPilatus Summit from Alpnachstad Photo ofPilatus Summit from Alpnachstad

    Exceptional hike to the summit of mount Pilatus near to Lucerne. The route is very well signed but the use of a gps is recommended, especially in wintertime or in case of bad weather conditions. This rute is pure Switzer...

  • Engelberg - Brunnihütte

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    near Engelberg, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    7.16mi
    Elevation +
    1010f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofEngelberg - Brunnihütte Photo ofEngelberg - Brunnihütte

    A walk around Engelberg. We walked from the Brunni cable car up to the Brunnihütte. Then we went down with the chairlifts and walked down to the village from there.

  • near Engelberg, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    92.85mi
    Elevation +
    33320f
    TrailRank
    88| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSUIZA - Vía Alpina (itinerario verde completo - segunda parte) - De Engelberg a Grindelwald, Kandersteg y Lenk Photo ofSUIZA - Vía Alpina (itinerario verde completo - segunda parte) - De Engelberg a Grindelwald, Kandersteg y Lenk Photo ofSUIZA - Vía Alpina (itinerario verde completo - segunda parte) - De Engelberg a Grindelwald, Kandersteg y Lenk

    SUIZA - Vía Alpina (itinerario verde completo - segunda parte) - De Engelberg a Grindelwald, Kandersteg y Lenk ⇐ Enlace con la sección anterior: LIECHTENSTEIN Y SUIZA - Vía Alpina (itinerario verde completo - primera ...

    The trail is really complete and full of content, all the photos and descriptions are great and flawless
    mehdi.tabibvand
    !Enhorabuena por haber completado este magnífico itinerario! y muchas gracias por el trazado de las etapas, las explica...
    Rattle Bells

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