The Best Trails in Obwalden (Switzerland)

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Photo of Alpnachstad - Aemsigen - Pilatus Kulm - Blumenpfad - Tomlishorn - Esel Photo of Aelggialp scenic hiking Photo of Pilatus
  • near Alpnachstad, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    11.98mi
    Elevation +
    7897f
    TrailRank
    62| 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
    59
    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...

  • 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...

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

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    near Engelberg, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    6.74mi
    Elevation +
    1759f
    TrailRank
    53| 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
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  • Melchsee-Frutt nach Rotsandnollen

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    near Melchsee-Frutt, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    11.52mi
    Elevation +
    2687f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMelchsee-Frutt nach Rotsandnollen Photo ofMelchsee-Frutt nach Rotsandnollen Photo ofMelchsee-Frutt nach Rotsandnollen

    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 ...

    Una miqueta toston... sort que el lloc era guai :)
    marta.ferrer
  • 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
  • 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
  • near Melchsee-Frutt, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    9.57mi
    Elevation +
    1086f
    TrailRank
    44
    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...

  • Engelberg - Rot Grätli - Bannalp

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    near Hinter Horbis, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    9.08mi
    Elevation +
    2418f
    TrailRank
    44
    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...

  • near Arni Alp, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    4.53mi
    Elevation +
    3028f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofStockalp - Melchsee-Frutt - Blausee - Melchsee-Frutt Photo ofStockalp - Melchsee-Frutt - Blausee - Melchsee-Frutt Photo ofStockalp - Melchsee-Frutt - Blausee - Melchsee-Frutt

    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...

  • 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...

  • Gerschnialp - Fürenalp Summit

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    near Gerschnialp, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    10.41mi
    Elevation +
    3094f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofGerschnialp - Fürenalp Summit Photo ofGerschnialp - Fürenalp Summit Photo ofGerschnialp - Fürenalp Summit

    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...

  • near Alpnachstad, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    17.07mi
    Elevation +
    7103f
    TrailRank
    37
    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...

  • 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...

  • Stöckalp Melchsee-Frutt (+Bonistock)

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    near Arni Alp, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    18.14mi
    Elevation +
    4537f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofStöckalp Melchsee-Frutt (+Bonistock) Photo ofStöckalp Melchsee-Frutt (+Bonistock) Photo ofStöckalp Melchsee-Frutt (+Bonistock)

    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 ...

  • near Müssen, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    6.21mi
    Elevation +
    1755f
    TrailRank
    35
    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...

  • 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 ...

  • near Gerschnialp, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    12.07mi
    Elevation +
    4281f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofEngelberg north side - Gerschnialp Trubsee Rindertitlis Stand Photo ofEngelberg north side - Gerschnialp Trubsee Rindertitlis Stand Photo ofEngelberg north side - Gerschnialp Trubsee Rindertitlis Stand

    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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