The Best Trails in Obwalden (Switzerland)

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  • 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 ...

  • Graustock

    Hiking
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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....

  • near Grafenort, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    48.56mi
    Elevation +
    1778f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofVierwaldstättersee from Grafenfort Part 1 Photo ofVierwaldstättersee from Grafenfort Part 1 Photo ofVierwaldstättersee from Grafenfort Part 1

    North side of the lake: Circular tour from Grafenfort to Beckenride, boat to Gersau and through Luzern and back to Grafenfort through Stans

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  • Titlis

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Engelberg, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    13.17mi
    Elevation +
    7913f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofTitlis Photo ofTitlis Photo ofTitlis

    Titlis rises to 3,238 meters and is situated in the Uranian Alps. It’s part of the ski area of the same name. It is a not too difficult summit, but the hike is very long. Vidéo: https://youtu.be/c-1LXKlvCzI

  • Pilatus from Alpnach

    Trail Running
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    near Alpnachstad, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    13.48mi
    Elevation +
    5558f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPilatus from Alpnach Photo ofPilatus from Alpnach Photo ofPilatus from Alpnach

    The trail is fairly uncomplicated but obviously a lot of zig zagging in order to gain nearly 1700 metres of altitude in just 8 km. The powerhike up is fun and in single trails, becoming a little wider in the last few ...

  • Lungern to Zug (5 lakes)

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Lungern, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    46.38mi
    Elevation +
    1302f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLungern to Zug (5 lakes) Photo ofLungern to Zug (5 lakes) Photo ofLungern to Zug (5 lakes)

    This is as scenic as is gets on a sunny day. The 5 lakes are Lungerersee Sarnersee Alpnachersee Vierwaldstättersee (Lake of Luzern) Zugersee Kantons: Mostly Obwalden (tiny bit of Nidwalden), Luzern (tiny bit of...

  • Sarnen / Cross Skating 20 Cm

    Roller Ski
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    near Kirchhofen, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    13.13mi
    Elevation +
    92f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSarnen / Cross Skating 20 Cm Photo ofSarnen / Cross Skating 20 Cm Photo ofSarnen / Cross Skating 20 Cm

    Flat and easy but at some stretches with larger gravel. The first part goes right by the lake and in a narrow path, at some points so narrow it is tricky to skate. It is a walking path. You are allowed to be on cross ...

  • Melchsee Frutt XC Ski Classic (Melchsee Tannensee)

    Cross Country Ski
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    near Melchsee-Frutt, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    18.74mi
    Elevation +
    1142f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMelchsee Frutt XC Ski Classic (Melchsee Tannensee) Photo ofMelchsee Frutt XC Ski Classic (Melchsee Tannensee) Photo ofMelchsee Frutt XC Ski Classic (Melchsee Tannensee)

    Snow "nearly" certain groomed tracks at altitude between 1900 and 2000 metres. About 1hr20 min from Zürich to Stockalp (plus cable car time). Spectacular views. Parking in Stockalp (5 Chf) then take Seilbahn up to Mel...

  • Engelberg south side

    Trail Running
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    near Gerschnialp, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    13.44mi
    Elevation +
    3435f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofEngelberg south side Photo ofEngelberg south side Photo ofEngelberg south side

    Easy to follow trails, with scenic photo opportunities everywhere. Quite well hiked paths, unlikely to be alone for long in summer-weekends. 2h 55 of moving time You can skip the loop around the valley to make i...

  • Gerschnialp Loop

    Trail Running
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    near Gerschnialp, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    5.63mi
    Elevation +
    1214f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofGerschnialp Loop Photo ofGerschnialp Loop Photo ofGerschnialp Loop

    Hard uphill and downhill technical sections and a bit of paved mountain roads and singletracks in between. Beautiful scenery along the whole route.

  • Turren snowshoe trail 799

    Snowshoe
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    near Obsee, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    6.61mi
    Elevation +
    2142f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTurren snowshoe trail 799 Photo ofTurren snowshoe trail 799 Photo ofTurren snowshoe trail 799

    From lungern we took the cable car up to Turren. Then followed the snowshoe trail 799. Well signed. Several alternatives path. Don't miss Brienzersee view. Penalty half of the trail can be done without snowshoes but to g...

  • Engelberg - Melchsee-Frutt - Melchtal

    Trail Running
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    near Engelberg, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    17.93mi
    Elevation +
    5404f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofEngelberg - Melchsee-Frutt - Melchtal Photo ofEngelberg - Melchsee-Frutt - Melchtal Photo ofEngelberg - Melchsee-Frutt - Melchtal

    An easy run along the "4-Seen Wanderung." Quite surprisingly, even though this trail is very touristy, there were very few people between the waypoints, making the run highly enjoyable. Waypoints: Engelberg Trübse...

  • near Melchsee-Frutt, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    13.22mi
    Elevation +
    3327f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMountainman 21 Km Frutt Tannalp Planplatten Hochstollen Frutt

    This beautiful half marathon starts in the mountain village Frutt (access by gondola) and will take you over the mountain lake plateau to the mountain ridge of Erzegg, through the Hasliberg to the peak of Hochstollen (24...

  • Turren–Schönbüel Trail (799)

    Snowshoe
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    near Breitenfeld, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    5.28mi
    Elevation +
    1742f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofTurren–Schönbüel Trail (799) Photo ofTurren–Schönbüel Trail (799) Photo ofTurren–Schönbüel Trail (799)

    Snowshoe hike from mountain station of the Lungern-Turren cable car (https://www.turren.ch) to the viewpoint 1857 (Tüfengrat) and to the Bärghuis Schönbüel (https://www.berghaus-schoenbueel.ch). Absolutely stunning views...

  • near Alpnachstad, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    13.09mi
    Elevation +
    308f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCross Skate 20 cm / Alpnach Wichelsee Sarnen Photo ofCross Skate 20 cm / Alpnach Wichelsee Sarnen Photo ofCross Skate 20 cm / Alpnach Wichelsee Sarnen

    To find the start google FC Alpnach and you will find plenty of free parking The 2 km after the military airport are in the shade and can have mud every 50 metres even in the summer. Otherwise a pretty flat and sce...

  • Pilatus Summit from Alpnachstad

    Hiking
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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...

  • Giswil Luzern slow tour

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Diechtersmatt, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    24.57mi
    Elevation +
    499f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGiswil Luzern slow tour Photo ofGiswil Luzern slow tour Photo ofGiswil Luzern slow tour

    Done with a Broompton foldble, mostly asphalt and maybe 20% of well hard packed gravel. All along public transport.

  • 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.

  • Ämsingen - Pilatus/summit

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    near Alpnachstad, Kanton Obwalden (Swiss Confederation)
    Distance
    5.51mi
    Elevation +
    3287f
    TrailRank
    24

    The hike organized by Lucy, 2014 X 11. The way up from the intermediate station of Pilatus Cogwheel train Ämsingen to the Pilatus summit. Participants: Elena, Gianluca, Jonas, Lucy, Przemek

  • near Engelberg, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    92.85mi
    Elevation +
    33320f
    TrailRank
    87| 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
  • near Diechtersmatt, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    7.49mi
    Elevation +
    1516f
    TrailRank
    85| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 17 y 18a. De Giswil a Ewil, Sachseln, Flüeli-Ranft y Sankt Niklausen OW Photo ofSUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 17 y 18a. De Giswil a Ewil, Sachseln, Flüeli-Ranft y Sankt Niklausen OW Photo ofSUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 17 y 18a. De Giswil a Ewil, Sachseln, Flüeli-Ranft y Sankt Niklausen OW

    Etapa 17 y 18a ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: SUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 16. De Sörenberg al Glaubenbüelenpass (1.611 m.), Jänzimatt, Alpoglen y Giswil ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: SUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail -...

    ¡Qué bonita ruta! Preciosos esos paisajes otoñales, magníficos con sol y con ese aire de misterio y magia con la niebla....
    ladylady
    Pablo!!! que bellezas de fotos!
    Jorditoms
    The beauties of autumn can be seen much more beautifully through your camera lens Greetings to you artist friend
    mehdi.tabibvand
  • Arni-Alpelen

    Splitboard
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    near Engelberg, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Distance
    6.03mi
    Elevation +
    3373f
    TrailRank
    22

    Nice and easy ski tour, I went with bad visibility and I was lucky to find an old track to follow. With good conditions is a joyful ski tour, loved the tree section as it reminds me a bit a Japan. Please be aware that t...

  • 20140812 sarnensee

    Mountain Bike
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    near Kirchhofen, Kanton Obwalden (Swiss Confederation)
    Distance
    13.24mi
    Elevation +
    991f
    TrailRank
    22

    Nom: 20140812 sarnenseeTiempo en movimiento: 02:14Altura Mínima: 458 mAltura Máxima: 529 mGanancia Altitud: 362 m La ruta pasa per carretera amb carril bici, pero no es fa tota al voltant del Llac. De fet no es massa ...

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