Blick vom Berggasthaus Niederbauen Richtung Pilatus Photo: Peter Schelbert, Community

Hiking in Nidwalden

Switzerland

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Nidwalden. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hiking routes.

Hiking route Long-Distance Hiking Pilgrim Walk Nature Trail

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The 10 Most Beautiful hiking routes in Nidwalden

Blick vom Klausenpass auf die Alp Urnerboden

Long Distance Hiking · Switzerland

Via Alpina - Green Trail

Premium content Difficulty difficult Multi-stage route

302.8 km

106:48 h

17,475 m

17,811 m

The Grüne Weg runs from east to west through five cantons in the heart of Switzerland – üover green alpine meadows, through villages steeped in history and past majestic peaks.

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Hiking Trail · Central Switzerland

Vier-Seen-Höhenwanderung

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14.4 km

4:30 h

522 m

656 m

Die Vier-Seen-Wanderung von Melchsee-Frutt nach Engelberg gehört zu den beliebtesten Wanderungen in der Zentralschweiz, ja vielleicht der ganzen Schweiz. An schönen Sommertagen ist man nicht alleine unterwegs.

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Nature Trail · Central Switzerland

From Grafenort through the Aaschlucht(gorge) to Engelberg

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8.9 km

2:45 h

436 m

5 m

This theme trail with information boards through the Aaschlucht gorge is ideal for hot summer days thanks to its shady forest and cooling spray.

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Hiking Trail · Central Switzerland

Beckenried - Risleten Gorge - Treib

recommended route Difficulty moderate

10.3 km

3:30 h

433 m

Very varied hike through a lot of forest and under rocky ledges, with unexpectedly beautiful views of the lake and the surrounding mountains time and again.

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Blick auf die Bergstation der Zahnradbahn, das Hotel-Restaurant Bellevue und das Hotel-Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm, im Hintergrund der Esel

Hiking Trail · Switzerland

Flower Path on Mount Pilatus

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7.4 km

2:30 h

233 m

942 m

The short hike takes us to three summits with the best views üover Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Swiss mountain landscape.

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Hiking Trail · Central Switzerland

Walen Path

recommended route Difficulty moderate closed

11.8 km

4:00 h

720 m

The Walenpfad is a unique hiking trail that leads from the Brunni area to the Bannalp area (above Wolfenschiessen).

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Long Distance Hiking · Bellinzona and Valleys

Trans Swiss Trail

Premium content Difficulty moderate closed

506.9 km

160:00 h

14,420 m

14,495 m

The Trans Swiss Trail runs once through the country, from Porrentruy in the north to Mendrisio in the south, crossing fantastic landscapes and historic sites.

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Hiking Trail · Central Switzerland

Von Treib nach Beckenried

recommended route Difficulty moderate

10.3 km

3:30 h

405 m

Diese schöne Zentralschweizer Wanderung am Südufer des Gersauerbeckens führt von Treib nach Beckenried und beeindruckt mit herrlichen Aussichten auf den Vierwaldstättersee.

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Weg zum Tomlishorn mit Blick zu den Berner Alpen.

Hiking Trail · Central Switzerland

Vom Pilatus über das Mittaggüpfi nach Gfellen

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13.4 km

5:45 h

739 m

1,789 m

Fast zehn Kilometer misst der Rücken des mit einem Drachen in die Legenden eingegangenen Pilatus. Und wie ein Drachenrücken sieht der Berg auch aus mit seinen Gipfeln und Zähnen.

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Long Distance Hiking · Bellinzona and Valleys

Via Gottardo

Premium content Difficulty moderate closed

356 km

110:00 h

7,984 m

8,022 m

The Via Gottardo is a cultural trail whose main route follows the path over the Gotthard Pass in the Swiss Alps, which was opened up in the 13th century.

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