The Best Trails in Obwalden (Switzerland)

Alpnachstad - Aemsigen - Pilatus Kulm - Blumenpfad - Tomlishorn - Esel

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Ruben.hera

Distance

11.98mi

Elevation +

7897f

TrailRank

62| 4.67

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 ...

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Aelggialp scenic hiking

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goartandkitchen

Distance

6.07mi

Elevation +

1467f

TrailRank

59

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...

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Pilatus

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Victor Kuipers

Distance

5.41mi

Elevation +

5518f

TrailRank

54| 4.67

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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Gerschnialp Rundweg

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amorenomtz

Distance

6.74mi

Elevation +

1759f

TrailRank

52| 5.0

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...

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Engelberg - Restaurant Ritz -Engelberg (winter- Titlis side)

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goartandkitchen

Distance

5.23mi

Elevation +

886f

TrailRank

50

Easy walk (especially without snow). Notes: We could cross the small river as the water was frozen. For the winter see also:https://www.engelberg.ch/fileadmin/redakteur/bilder_neu/sehen_erleben/winter/langlauf/Langlau...

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Horweli

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goartandkitchen

Distance

6.23mi

Elevation +

1312f

TrailRank

49| 4.0

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...

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Melchsee-Frutt nach Rotsandnollen

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Backcountry Ski

carles.oro

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Distance

11.52mi

Elevation +

2687f

TrailRank

49| 5.0

Last Saturday we went to Melchsee-Frutt. The weather wasn’t nice, but enough to do some skitouren. We took the cable car from Stöckalp to Melchesee-frutt. There, we decided to go to Rotsandnollen. For our opinion, it ...

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Pilatus - From Alpnachstadt

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AdrienBe

Distance

6.09mi

Elevation +

9144f

TrailRank

45| 5.0

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...

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Melchsee-Frutt, Tannensee, Engstlenalp out and back

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cabuhaidar

Distance

9.57mi

Elevation +

1086f

TrailRank

44

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...

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Engelberg - Rot Grätli - Bannalp

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RenaRanu

Distance

9.08mi

Elevation +

2418f

TrailRank

44

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...

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Melchsee-Frutt

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Felix6000

Distance

7.11mi

Elevation +

981f

TrailRank

40

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...

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Stockalp - Melchsee-Frutt - Blausee - Melchsee-Frutt

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Snowshoe

rana lonnen

Distance

4.53mi

Elevation +

3028f

TrailRank

40

Cable car from Stockalp then amazing and easy snowshoeing loop from Melchsee Ftutt to Blauseeli and back. You can hire snowshoe for CHF15 from the shop on level -2. Follow pink poles route 792. We will be coming back for...

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Pilatus the easiest way - Alpnachstadt Pilatus via Lütoldsmatt and Fräkmunt

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Trail Running

Miguel Alcober

Distance

15.78mi

Elevation +

5650f

TrailRank

40

This is probably the easiest way to get up to Pilatus Kulm. The route is very runnable. This is probably the route to Pilatus that spreads the height gain among more kilometres. Net running time was 3h23 minutes so th...

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Stöckalp to Melchsee-Frutt

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cabuhaidar

Distance

3.89mi

Elevation +

2684f

TrailRank

39

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...

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Gerschnialp - Fürenalp Summit

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Trail Running

Jordi

Distance

10.41mi

Elevation +

3094f

TrailRank

38

First section uphill to the first big hut is a quite wide path. From there it turns into a singletrack to the top of the summit. From there a super steep and slippery downhill section that I’d avoid if wet. Super nice ro...

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4 lake plus - Engelberg, Trübsee, Jochpass, Engstlensee, Tannensee, Bonisstock, Melchsee Frutt, Melchtal.

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Miguel Alcober

Distance

19.47mi

Elevation +

5892f

TrailRank

37

Done in 4hr 9 minute moving time at average moving speed of a little over 7.5kmh, so very relaxed rythym, taking pictures and enjoying views. The 4 Seen Wanderung is a classic touristy hike. The advantage is that y...

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ALPNACHSTAD-AMSIGEN-PILATUS-LUTOLDSMATT (MOUNT PILATUS)

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Rami Rachkidi

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Distance

17.07mi

Elevation +

7103f

TrailRank

37

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...

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Fürenalp Rundweg

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amorenomtz

Distance

8.22mi

Elevation +

2690f

TrailRank

36

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...

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Stöckalp Melchsee-Frutt (+Bonistock)

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Miguel Alcober

Distance

18.14mi

Elevation +

4537f

TrailRank

36

First try of Melchsee area. Net moving time 3hrs 45 mins. The path up and down from Stockalp to Melchsee Frutt is easy, well signalled, and unexposed. It seems to be an archaic livestock "road" to Frutt (alter Frutt ...

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Glaubenberg - Fürstein - Ober Sewen

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AdrienBe

Distance

6.21mi

Elevation +

1755f

TrailRank

35

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...

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Alpnachstad - Ämsigen - Pilatus - Lütoldsmatt - Alpnachstad

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pieter1984

Distance

13.31mi

Elevation +

5266f

TrailRank

35

Technical easy walk but it challenged our condition. We walked with our dogs. Great views along/all the way!

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Schönbüel - Brienzer Rothorn - Chrutenenpass - Brienz

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Esther on Tour

Distance

12.02mi

Elevation +

2762f

TrailRank

34

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...

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2 Half Day trail - Obwald

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Vinalti

Distance

5.84mi

Elevation +

1686f

TrailRank

33| 4.0

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...

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Alpnachstad - Lütoldsmatt - Pilatus-Kulm - Ämsigen - Alpnachstad

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vsimkus

Distance

15.52mi

Elevation +

6923f

TrailRank

33

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 ...

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Engelberg north side - Gerschnialp Trubsee Rindertitlis Stand

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Trail Running

Miguel Alcober

Distance

12.07mi

Elevation +

4281f

TrailRank

32

Very simple route, with good views of the Glacier Follow signs to Gerschnialp and thenTrubsee. The last section will be a simple but steep zig zag Once in Trubsee I decided to go up through a wide path that serves ...

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