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Winter meets autumn, Trübsee above Engelberg
Nidwalden: Between lakes and high mountains. Nowhere else are there more mountain railways in such a small area. Sports, recreation, culture, nature experiences, and supervised fire pits round off the offer. Enjoy enchanting landscapes in winter, slopes with lake views, relaxing snowshoe hikes, and winter canoe trips.

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  • Winter meets autumn, Trübsee above Engelberg
    Winter meets autumn, Trübsee above Engelberg
    Photo: Caroline Pirskanen, Nidwalden Tourismus
  • Stanserhorn, sunset behind the Pilatus
    Photo: Nidwalden Tourismus
  • A celebration to fall in love with, Älperchilbi in Stans
    Photo: Nidwalden Tourismus
  • "Träsch", a coffee with stone fruit brandy
    Photo: Nidwalden Tourismus
  • Buochs, between lake and high mountains
    Photo: Caroline Pirskanen, Nidwalden Tourismus
  • Yodeling Club Wiesenberg
    Photo: Nidwalden Tourismus
  • Buochser ski racer Marco Odermatt
    Photo: Nidwalden Tourismus
  • Business jet Pilatus PC-24 at rollout
    Photo: Nidwalden Tourismus
  • Over 30 small cable cars in the Nidwalden region
    Photo: Nidwalden Tourismus
  • View from Niederbauen over Lake Lucerne
    Photo: Nidwalden Tourismus
  • Teffli Rally in Ennetmoos
    Photo: Nidwalden Tourismus

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You can get a breath of fresh mountain air on a multi-day hike. In the evening, fall into the soft cushions of a cozy mountain inn.

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Fancy a quick refreshment? These hikes take you past lakes, rivers and mountain streams.

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Travel on several cable cars in one day - no problem in Nidwalden. There are over 40 cable cars here that transport you comfortably around the mountain landscape.

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Enjoy a coffee at lofty heights with a breathtaking view? Let's go! Find our hiking suggestions with great views here.

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Discover the Nidwalden region by bike, between the lake and the high mountains. Whether by e-bike, touring bike or gravel bike, there are many surprising culinary delights and landscapes to discover.

Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Canton of Nidwalden
Buochserhorn summit route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.4 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 868 m
Descent 277 m

Impressive summit route on the Buochser local mountain, 1806 m above sea level, awaits adventurous hikers.

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Thematic Trail · Dallenwil
Alpengold Wirzweli
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 13.1 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 987 m
Descent 901 m

Ride the small cable car, hike over alpine meadows, visit numerous rustic cheesemakeries, and immerse yourself in the center of Alpsbrinz.

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Winter Hiking · Canton of Nidwalden
Winter hike Niederbauen - Hunds-Chopf
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4 km
Duration 1:10 h
Ascent 112 m
Descent 111 m

Enjoy a fantastic view of Lake Lucerne and the snow-covered mountains during a winter hike on Niederbauen.

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.4 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,100 m
Descent 1,460 m

Beautiful multi-day route from Haldigrat to Niederbauen. 

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Canton of Obwalden
Hochstollen circular route, Melchsee-Frutt
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 18.4 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 1,000 m
Descent 1,000 m

Admire the Wetterhorn, numerous blue mountain lakes, and even Älggi, the geographic center of Switzerland.

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Snowshoes · Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
Brämegg circular trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 140 m
Descent 140 m

The Brämegg snowshoe trail leads from the Klewenalp mountain station down to Wangiboden (valley station of the Klewenstock chairlift).

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from Bergbahnen Beckenried-Emmetten AG,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Snowshoes · Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
Snowshoe trail Klewenalp-Twäregg-Stockhütte
Map / Snowshoe trail Klewenalp-Twäregg-Stockhütte
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.8 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 85 m
Descent 399 m

The Twäregg snowshoe trail leads from the Klewenalp mountain station up to the Twäregg viewpoint and continues on the winter hiking trail to the ...

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from Bergbahnen Beckenried-Emmetten AG,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Canton of Nidwalden
Goldi-Safari
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 27.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 1,426 m
Descent 1,431 m

Experience a special kind of safari with your family or as a group. You hike for 1 1/2 hours from Klewenalp to the Stockhütte and complete the ...

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Stansstad
Around Lake Alpnach
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 9.1 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 286 m
Descent 285 m

The circuit around Lake Alpnach is a year-round hike. An easy and very scenic hike.

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Buochs
The Nasentour, Buochs
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.6 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 505 m
Descent 512 m

Always follow your nose, that means along the lakeshore from Buochs, past Aawasseregg to Ennetbürgen. Along the way, you can enjoy the sunny side ...

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Canton of Obwalden
Walenstöcke circuit
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 24.5 km
Duration 9:10 h
Ascent 1,570 m
Descent 1,569 m

Impressive circuit of the 7 peaks in pristine and protected mountain landscape.

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Beckenried
Beckenried-Risletenschlucht-Treib
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.5 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 416 m
Descent 406 m

An exciting hike through forest and under rock bands from Beckenried through/over the Risletenschlucht to Treib.

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Stansstad
Bürgenstock Felsenweg circular route
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 5.2 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 200 m
Descent 200 m

High above Lake Lucerne, enjoy the rock formations from the Felsenweg to the highest outdoor lift in Europe. 

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Oberdorf (NW)
At the foot of the Brisen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 5:05 h
Ascent 1,153 m
Descent 1,132 m

Enjoy the view and the place of power at the foot of the Brisen

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Ennetmoos
Stanserhorn summit route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1.2 km
Duration 0:30 h
Ascent 66 m
Descent 66 m

At 1,900 meters above sea level, there are various opportunities for relaxation and lounging. Enjoy the view of the Alps, admire the ten lakes, or ...

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Canton of Nidwalden
Walenpfad
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.2 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 561 m
Descent 671 m

The Walenpfad is one of the most beautiful high-altitude hikes in Switzerland. This unique day route is very varied and leads high above the ...

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Dallenwil
Explore witch worlds Wirzweli
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 4 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 380 m
Descent 331 m

Explore exciting witch worlds

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Hiking Trail · Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
Bärfallen Panorama Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 100 m
Descent 536 m

The easy hike takes you from Klewenalp to the pilgrimage village Niederrickenbach.

No ratings (yet)
Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Canton of Nidwalden
Mountain route over the Brisen
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 13.8 km
Duration 5:35 h
Ascent 1,252 m
Descent 1,252 m

Niederrickenbach - Alpboden - Haldigrat - Brisen - Glattgrat - Brisenhaus - Niederrickenbach

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Canton of Nidwalden
Nidwalden High Trail: Stage 1
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 1
Distance 12.7 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 1,150 m
Descent 1,300 m

The panoramic view from the Stanserhorn of the Alpine range and ten lakes is magnificent. Descending to Ächerli, the Holzwangkapelle chapel serves ...

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Canton of Nidwalden
The ridge heading south
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.4 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 700 m
Descent 2,019 m

Ridge route with views in all directions, towards Lake Lucerne, Brünig Pass, and Engelberg Valley.

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Bicycle Rides · Stans
Mueterschwandenberg bike route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 12.9 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 400 m
Descent 17 m

Bike route from Stans over the Rotzloch to Mueterschwandenberg.

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
E-Bike · Hergiswil (NW)
Fräkmüntegg E-bike route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 28.4 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 969 m
Descent 974 m

The E-bike route leads from Hergiswil to Fräkmüntegg via Mühlemäss – Hohwald – Kriens – Horw back to Hergiswil.

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Hiking Trail · Hergiswil (NW)
Behind the Pilatus
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.8 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 1,002 m
Descent 385 m

Over the Fräkmüntegg from Lake Lucerne (Hergiswil) into the Eigenthal. Pleasant circular route, combined with a boat trip for example from Lucerne ...

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.5 km
Duration 0:30 h
Ascent 50 m
Descent 51 m

Beautiful flat bike route along Lake Lucerne.

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Hiking Trail · Stans
Around Stans
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.3 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 154 m
Descent 154 m

It is diverse to view the cantonal capital from different sides.

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Dallenwil
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Grillstelle auf dem Gipfel vom Stanserhorn.

from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.1 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 64 m
Descent 64 m

The three-kilometer circular route is suitable for connoisseurs, families with children, and alpine flower enthusiasts. 

No ratings (yet)
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Snowshoes · Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
Stollen snowshoe trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.1 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 169 m
Descent 169 m

The Stollen snowshoe trail leads from the Klewenalp mountain station past the Klewen chapel, through the idyllic forest landscape up to the ...

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from Bergbahnen Beckenried-Emmetten AG,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Wolfenschiessen
With the "Schiffli" to the alp
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.4 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 987 m
Descent 999 m

Ride up with the historic small cable cars and enjoy the view of Bannalpsee.

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Hiking Trail · Engelberg
The Älplerseil Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.3 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 450 m
Descent 1,239 m

Around the Trübsee, individual hiking routes can be put together, for example from the Titlis middle station directly up to the Jochpass.

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.2 km
Duration 0:30 h
Ascent 13 m
Descent 12 m

The bike route goes mostly along the lake from Ennetbürgen to Beckenried.

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Emmetten
Wildlife observation path Emmetten
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.9 km
Duration 3:42 h
Ascent 473 m
Descent 765 m

Watch black grouse during the mating season and with some luck and a sharp eye, discover ibex in the wild high above Emmetten and Beckenried.

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from Region Klewenalp,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Canton of Nidwalden
Gorge Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 4.4 km
Duration 1:25 h
Ascent 72 m
Descent 72 m

The gorge trail leads through the village parts "Eysi Egg" and "Änäd-Egg" (Sagendorf) in the cool forest, past historic buildings, with ...

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from Tourismusregion Klewenalp-Vierwaldstättersee,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Wolfenschiessen
Shortened Walenpfad and Benediktusweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.1 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 326 m
Descent 1,353 m

The Walenpfad connects the Brunni area with the Bannalp and the Benediktusweg connects the Engelberg monastery with the Maria-Rickenbach monastery.

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Bicycle Rides · Wolfenschiessen
Engelberger Aa bike route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.2 km
Duration 0:35 h
Ascent 0 m
Descent 85 m

Relaxing bike route along the Engelberger Aa from Grafenort to Wolfenschiessen and on to Dallenwil.

No ratings (yet)
from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Canton of Obwalden
From cableway to cableway
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.2 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 1,168 m
Descent 1,236 m

Discover the variety of nostalgic and cultural aerial cableways in Nidwalden.

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.3 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 440 m
Descent 440 m

Those who want something for the eye will get their money's worth on this route with views of the Mythen and over Lake Lucerne.

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from Bergbahnen Beckenried-Emmetten AG,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Canton of Nidwalden
Kehrsiten Fruit Educational Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 1.7 km
Duration 0:35 h
Ascent 94 m
Descent 89 m

The Kehrsiten Fruit Educational Trail passes by around 30 traditional fruit varieties.

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Hiking Trail · Canton of Nidwalden
High-altitude circular route
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 2.4 km
Duration 0:40 h
Ascent 85 m
Descent 85 m

Leisurely village walk in 40 minutes, "uf Eysärä Egg", with a beautiful overview of the village and a wonderful view of Lake Lucerne.

No ratings (yet)
from Tourismusregion Klewenalp-Vierwaldstättersee,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Thematic Trail · Seelisberg
Goldi-Gwundernasenweg Seelisberg
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1.5 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 28 m
Descent 27 m

Goldi-Gwundernasenweg the puzzling experience in Seelisberg 

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from Region Klewenalp,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Thematic Trail · Canton of Nidwalden
Goldi Curiosity Nose Trail Klewenalp-Stockhütte
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.4 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 75 m
Descent 390 m

Come with Goldi to the alp!

No ratings (yet)
from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Long Distance Hiking
Nidwalden High Trail
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult Multi-day route
Distance 95.3 km
Duration 35:30 h
Ascent 6,100 m
Descent 6,400 m

The Nidwalden High Trail circles the Engelberg Valley in six stages, offering sweeping views, alpine meadows, mountain lakes, monastery villages, ...

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from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Snowshoes · Canton of Nidwalden
Niederbauen - Schönenbühel snowshoe tour
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 4.8 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 172 m
Descent 172 m

Enjoy a fantastic view of Lake Lucerne and the snow-covered mountains during a snowshoe hike on Niederbauen.

No ratings (yet)
from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus
Snowshoes · Canton of Nidwalden
Snowshoe route Niederbauen - Unterst Hütte
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 3.2 km
Duration 1:10 h
Ascent 127 m
Descent 125 m

Enjoy a fantastic view of Lake Lucerne and the snow-covered mountains during a snowshoe hike on Niederbauen.

No ratings (yet)
from Nidwalden Tourismus,   Nidwalden Tourismus

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