The Best Trails in Nidwalden (Switzerland)

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Photo of 4 Lakes Trübsee to Melchsee-Frutt Photo of Barbecue on the mountain Photo of Vierwaldstättersee from Oberdorf Part 2
  • near Ober Trübsee Alp, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    9.03mi
    Elevation +
    2454f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo of 4 Lakes Trübsee to Melchsee-Frutt Photo of 4 Lakes Trübsee to Melchsee-Frutt Photo of 4 Lakes Trübsee to Melchsee-Frutt

    Said to be one of Switzerland's most beautiful hikes. Not sure if that's true, but it certainly is a stunning hike. Take a cable car from Engelberg to the start point at Trübsee. For the very lazy who don't want to do an...

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  • Barbecue on the mountain

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    near Matterboden, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    6.52mi
    Elevation +
    2110f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo of Barbecue on the mountain Photo of Barbecue on the mountain Photo of Barbecue on the mountain

    Nice hike from Hergiswil (Obermattweg) Many way are possible to get there, and many panorama are on the way. At the top you have a nice fire place with water and rocks. Depending on the season it can has some snow the...

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  • near Oberdorf, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    42.85mi
    Elevation +
    4997f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo of Vierwaldstättersee from Oberdorf Part 2 Photo of Vierwaldstättersee from Oberdorf Part 2 Photo of Vierwaldstättersee from Oberdorf Part 2

    South side of the lake: Circular tour from Oberdorf towards Beckenried-Emmetten-Seelisberg NOTE: Around km 20 of this route there's a hiking track (Wanderweg) downhill with countless stairs, you'll need to carry your bi...

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  • near Stansstad, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    16.27mi
    Elevation +
    4432f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo of Bürgenstock Felsenweg Ennetbürgen Stansstad Photo of Bürgenstock Felsenweg Ennetbürgen Stansstad Photo of Bürgenstock Felsenweg Ennetbürgen Stansstad

    Mix trail and road run. The first climb from Stansstad to Bürgenstock is a hike in a mountain path (red white). No chance to run, poles will help and trail shoes with good grip a must. It goes up 500 metres in about 2 k...

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  • Engelberger Rostock

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    Trail Running
    near Bannalp, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    16.34mi
    Elevation +
    4610f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo of Engelberger Rostock Photo of Engelberger Rostock Photo of Engelberger Rostock

    Wonderful trail in the region of Engelberg around the mountains Ruchstock, Spitz Mann and Walenstöck. The path follows mountain (white - red - white) and alpin (white - blue - white) signs. Few yellow signs. There ...

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  • Bürgenstock

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    near Trogen, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    3.53mi
    Elevation +
    1007f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 4.67
    Photo of Bürgenstock Photo of Bürgenstock Photo of Bürgenstock

    Parkplatz Uf der Egg - Villa Honegg - Känzeli - Hammetschwand - Gasthaus Trogen - Uf der Egg -Parkplatz

    amazing lluzern view
    cmmbc
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  • near Buoholz, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    6.25mi
    Elevation +
    4321f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo of Musenalp from Niederrickenbach, gondola down Photo of Musenalp from Niederrickenbach, gondola down Photo of Musenalp from Niederrickenbach, gondola down

    Beautiful, very challenging hike, we were walking at a steep incline most of the time. We planned to hit two peaks, but we skipped Buochserhorn because we were short on time (and tired). The trail was very well marked, a...

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  • Stans Buochserhorn Circular

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    Trail Running
    near Stans, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    17.19mi
    Elevation +
    5413f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of Stans Buochserhorn Circular Photo of Stans Buochserhorn Circular Photo of Stans Buochserhorn Circular

    This is a crude first cut at running to Buochserhorn from Stans and returning to Stans. Net moving time was 3h13 and total time was 4h29. A little puzzling as I did not do major stops. Also the last 2 hundred meters u...

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  • 90% of Stanserhorn direct route

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    near Stans, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    7.64mi
    Elevation +
    3822f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of 90% of Stanserhorn direct route Photo of 90% of Stanserhorn direct route Photo of 90% of Stanserhorn direct route

    This is a fast hike, with a bit of slow running on way down. I wasn't sure if to categorise as trail running because on the way up, its nearly all a hike. No exposed areas Shoes with good grip as it can be slippery w...

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  • Klewenalp Brisen Hut Hike

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    near Wangi, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    10.13mi
    Elevation +
    2192f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of Klewenalp Brisen Hut Hike Photo of Klewenalp Brisen Hut Hike Photo of Klewenalp Brisen Hut Hike

    Easy hike, taking the Klewenalp cable car. The paths are mostly groomed and well signalled. First follow signs to Bärenfallen Then fall down into a small valley and move up to Brisenhaus SAC. From there you will...

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  • Bürgenstock Felsenweg from Ennetbürgen

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    Trail Running
    near Aumüli, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    11.42mi
    Elevation +
    4990f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of Bürgenstock Felsenweg from Ennetbürgen Photo of Bürgenstock Felsenweg from Ennetbürgen Photo of Bürgenstock Felsenweg from Ennetbürgen

    Plenty of views and no complication. Mostly red/white but all easy to follow. Given that you move circularly across the Bürgenstock you get to see views all around. The actual start is from the TCS Buochs Camping w...

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  • Cross Skating 20 cm / Engelberger Aa

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    Roller Ski
    near Büren nid dem Bach, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    19.51mi
    Elevation +
    427f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of Cross Skating 20 cm / Engelberger Aa Photo of Cross Skating 20 cm / Engelberger Aa Photo of Cross Skating 20 cm / Engelberger Aa

    Done in 2h11 min 14.2 km It follows the Engelberger Aa river so it is quite flat. The whole track should be left for 20cm wheels. But it has two distinct sections a) a very nice narrow local low traffic asphalt...

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  • Stans - Stanserhorn - Wirzweli

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    Trail Running
    near Stans, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    13.52mi
    Elevation +
    6955f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo of Stans - Stanserhorn - Wirzweli Photo of Stans - Stanserhorn - Wirzweli Photo of Stans - Stanserhorn - Wirzweli

    I originally planned to pursue this trail until Engelberg on the "Tell Trail stage 5: Stans-Engelberg." However, I ran out of water while reaching the summit and started feeling (really) dizzy. Therefore, I decided to de...

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  • Schafberg - Engelberg

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    Splitboard
    near Ober Trübsee Alp, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    9.88mi
    Elevation +
    2329f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo of Schafberg - Engelberg Photo of Schafberg - Engelberg Photo of Schafberg - Engelberg

    Tour start in Jochpass for us, since we have Skipasses. From there we start skinning up the track already settled, there's an small steep part that many do boot-pack on that day was the wiser choice. We reached quickly t...

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  • Snowshoes Wirzweli

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    Snowshoe
    near Wirzweli, Kanton Nidwalden (Swiss Confederation)
    Distance
    3.81mi
    Elevation +
    643f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo of Snowshoes Wirzweli Photo of Snowshoes Wirzweli Photo of Snowshoes Wirzweli

    The usual route goes a bit further before the final descent, but there wasn't enough snow when we did it. To start you have to take a second cable car, 8 minutes away from Wirzweli.

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  • Vierwaldstätterride -See

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    Road Bike
    near Oberdorf, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    63.86mi
    Elevation +
    6732f
    TrailRank
    23

    Super windy day, but so so nice to be able to connect this route, there's 1KM downhill at km 21.8ish to 22.9ish where the road ends and a hiking trail leads you down to Isleten. If you have MTB shoes it will be fine, it...

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  • A Hike for a Beer (Hergiswil)

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    near Matterboden, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    3.40mi
    Elevation +
    1070f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo of A Hike for a Beer (Hergiswil) Photo of A Hike for a Beer (Hergiswil)

    Nice hike with a lot of panorama. You finish the hike in a nice bar next to the lake, we take a half liter beer for 6 CHF.

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  • near Stans, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    12.71mi
    Elevation +
    2799f
    TrailRank
    85| Rating 5.0
    Photo of SUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 19. De Stans a Buochs, Beckenried, Riseltenschlucht, Haselholz (730 m.) y Seelisberg Photo of SUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 19. De Stans a Buochs, Beckenried, Riseltenschlucht, Haselholz (730 m.) y Seelisberg Photo of SUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 19. De Stans a Buochs, Beckenried, Riseltenschlucht, Haselholz (730 m.) y Seelisberg

    Etapa 19 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: SUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 18b. De Sank Niklausen OW a Eggli, Halten, Oberhostatt, Murmatt y Stans ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: SUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 20. De...

    impresionantes vistas amigo, casi pude sentir el paseo con tan buenas fotos, saludos desde México
    jmmaderasolida
    Nice trail my friend, regards
    mehdi.tabibvand
    Hey !! He bellezas las de la niebla !! Esas cascadas están muy lindas, y me encantó las del puente pequeñito en la monta...
    Jorditoms
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  • near Renggeli, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    3.84mi
    Elevation +
    1070f
    TrailRank
    22

    Easy trail but in November 2021 we found some snow in the path. We got a sunny day and water from snow melting cause a lot of mud on the trail. This made the downhill slippery. However, amazing views all the way down. Es...

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  • Schluchberg (from Wirzweli)

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    near Wirzweli, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    10.13mi
    Elevation +
    3425f
    TrailRank
    22

    Easy in summer conditions: only I/II- in the ascend from 2000m to 2050m. In our case, that ascend showed mixed conditions (layer of ice and snow on rocks), which was tricky and a bit dangerous. Recommended ascension usi...

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  • Stanserhorn

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    Hiking
    near Wirzweli, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    4.78mi
    Elevation +
    2415f
    TrailRank
    22

    Starting point is Wirzweli. This little town can be reached with a cable car from Dallenwil. From there it's first a moderate climbing up to Ächerli. From there it becomes steeper and steeper before you finally reach Sta...

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  • near Renggeli, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    14.18mi
    Elevation +
    2805f
    TrailRank
    79| Rating 5.0
    Photo of SUIZA - Obwaldner Höhenweg - Etapa 1. De Pilatus Kulm a Alp Fräkmünt, Wängen, Schrotenegg (1.607 m.), Bärnerstig y Langis Photo of SUIZA - Obwaldner Höhenweg - Etapa 1. De Pilatus Kulm a Alp Fräkmünt, Wängen, Schrotenegg (1.607 m.), Bärnerstig y Langis Photo of SUIZA - Obwaldner Höhenweg - Etapa 1. De Pilatus Kulm a Alp Fräkmünt, Wängen, Schrotenegg (1.607 m.), Bärnerstig y Langis

    Etapa 1 Recorrido por el sendero semicircular Obwaldner Höhenweg, (Sendero alto de Obwalden) en Suiza, en el sentido contrario al de las agujas del reloj, en el tramo que va desde Pilatus Kulm (2.132 m.) hasta Alp Fr...

    Beautiful like every time
    mehdi.tabibvand
    Muy bonita ruta. !Enhorabuena!
    Arturo Ciorraga
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  • Klewenalp Round trail

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    near Wangi, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    8.40mi
    Elevation +
    1978f
    TrailRank
    19

    The road is well-kept but I would recommend to walk it in the opposite direction: there is a very steep part that when taken in summer can really fuck up your breath. Plenty of possibilities to stop and eat something. I ...

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  • Via Ferrata Graustock

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    Via Ferrata
    near Ober Trübsee Alp, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    3.72mi
    Elevation +
    3576f
    TrailRank
    19

    The via ferrata continues all the way up to Graustock, in the GPS it is missing the last part, which is easier and shorter than the first part http://www.engelberg.ch/en/sommer-in-engelberg/via-ferrata-climbing/climbing...

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  • Wendenlücke - Engelberg

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    Splitboard
    near Ober Trübsee Alp, Kanton Nidwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    10.72mi
    Elevation +
    3409f
    TrailRank
    16

    A Engelberg classic, short climb incredible south facing snow! If you don't follow my track on the descent, be aware that there are many steep gullys and cliffs. I often see people on the wrong exit taking unnecessary r...

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