Accessible holidays in Kerns

Canton of Obwalden,Switzerland

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Discover the best accessible excursion tips in Kerns for an unforgettable experience that appeals to people with and without disabilities alike.

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Hiking Trail · Canton of Nidwalden

Stanserhorn crossing

Premium content Difficulty difficult

13.6 km

6:00 h

890 m

1,445 m

The crossing of the Stanserhorn is challenging and quite long. This variant leads from Wiesenberg up to the ridge and then very steeply down to Stans.

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Hiking Trail · Canton of Obwalden

Chernwald with Gerzensee and picnic area

recommended route Difficulty easy

4.4 km

1:12 h

41 m

42 m

An entertaining route with beautiful views in and out. Pleasantly cool in summer and wonderfully romantic in winter.

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Playground · Kerns

Kindergarten Kerns

With its unique design made from natural materials, this playground invites children to play and linger.

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Playground · Kerns

Huwel retirement home

Swinging in the wind on the back of a duck, riding away on the seat of a motorcycle or forming imaginary shapes in the sandpit.

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Mountain Bike · Canton of Nidwalden

Jochpass/Melchseefrutt/Hasliberg

recommended route Difficulty moderate closed

42 km

4:53 h

800 m

2,526 m

Super Freeride day route. Starting point is in Engelberg at the Titlis station, where you first take the gondola up to the Jochpass. Or you can ride up the road yourself. Once at the top, the descent begins on the Hells Bell’s Trail, which belongs to the Engelberg Bike Park and ends at Engstlen. After the first of several descents, head towards Tannalp where the path leads up along a rock wall. In the last few meters, you have to carry your bike because it becomes too rocky to ride, about 10 minutes. At the beginning of Tannalpsee, turn left and soon climb to Erzeggkreuz where the Balmeregg ridge begins. A rideable ridge path that includes some small carrying sections but offers a lot of experience. After the Balmeregg ridge, the final climb to the Alpentower begins. From there, you'll ride diverse trails, gravel roads, paths, and partly roads down through the Haslital to the Brünig Pass. Good for a small coffee break. Fully recharged, you can continue with the descent to Lungern to the church. Be careful not to miss the descent from the road at the right bottom of the wrestling curve, otherwise, you will ride on a heavily trafficked pass road down to Lungern. Once along the Lungerersee, then the last descent leads to Giswil where you can board the train after a cool successful bike day and comfortably travel home or back to Engelberg.

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Accessible vacation in Kerns

Kerns is not only known for its breathtaking nature and sporting activities, but also as a destination that strives for inclusion. For the adventurous among you, there are numerous accessible excursion tips that are accessible to wheelchair users as well as people with visual impairments or families with young children. Here you will find a selection of excursion destinations that will ensure everyone has an unforgettable day out.

What accessible excursion destinations are there in Kerns?

Many accessible excursion destinations await you in Kerns. Start your stay in the picturesque village center of Kerns, where there are well-developed footpaths and wheelchair-accessible entrances to the stores and cafés. One highlight is the beautiful hiking trail along the shores of Lake Sarnen: this trail not only offers spectacular views of the water and surrounding mountains, but is also ideal for wheelchair users. There are also information points with tactile elements along the way - perfect for people with visual impairments.

Another recommended destination is the nearby high moorland park "Moorlandschaft bei Sarnen". The specially constructed wooden walkways allow all visitors, including wheelchair users and parents with baby carriages, to experience the impressive ecosystem up close. Here you can learn more about the flora and fauna - interactive stations invite you to join in!

Active vacation for everyone

For those of you who want to be active: The sports field in Kerns has created special facilities. Sports events are regularly organized in which athletes of all abilities can participate - a great opportunity for integration! In addition, various local providers offer guided tours of the region; many of these offers are also designed to be accessible.

If you are looking for a place to relax or have a picnic: the extensive park in the heart of Kerns has wheelchair-accessible paths and plenty of seating in the shade of large trees - ideal for a relaxing afternoon outdoors.

Culinary experiences

After an exciting day full of activities, you can indulge in culinary delights! Many restaurants in the area have adapted their premises to make them easily accessible - from the entrance to the sanitary facilities, accessibility is a priority here. Some restaurants also offer special menus or take food intolerances into account, which is particularly beneficial for guests who may have dietary restrictions.

Events & festivals

A wide variety of events take place throughout the year - from traditional markets to music festivals - and care is taken to ensure that they are inclusive, so you should be able to take part without any problems! Find out about upcoming events in good time; in many cases, information on accessibility is already available. Explore new horizons together! The combination of nature experiences, sporting activities and cultural highlights will make your time in this beautiful part of Switzerland unique! and always remember: if we support each other, everyone can enjoy traveling - regardless of personal requirements or limitations.

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