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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 Engelberg valley, offering panoramic views from Bannalp to the Brunni area or vice versa.
The hike starts at the Bannalp mountain station with the ascent to Walenegg – the highest viewpoint of the Walenpfad. Near the end of the route, tired hikers can refresh themselves at the Brunnihütte with an Älperzneyni. On the “Kitzelpfad” around the nearby Hätzli lake, you wade over moor, gravel, wood chips, and stones and enjoy the tingling feeling of natural relaxation. Afterwards, a short descent to Ristis follows (chairlift as an alternative).
Author’s recommendation
A round-trip ticket covering all trains can be purchased at Zentralbahn.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Tips and suggestions
For tourist information and further routes, visit nidwalden.com/wandern
Roadbook
(Oberrickenbach –) Bannalp – Alp Oberfeld – Walegg – Brunni – Ristis (– Engelberg)
At the beginning and end of this panoramic hike, we use the cable car to Bannalp and from Ristis down to Engelberg. But not all altitude differences are overcome this way: 561 meters ascent and 671 meters descent on the well-secured mountain path need to be mastered – a unique alpine experience for (almost) everyone.
Walegg
Walenalp
Rinderbüel Rickwald
Härzlisee barbecue spots, Brunni Engelberg
Lake Härzli
Lake Härzli
Fireplaces at Lake Härzlisee
Ruchweg
Fireplaces at the Globis Alpine playground
Ristis
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Coordinates
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Equipment
Good equipment including rain and thermal protection is recommended.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions