Discover a variety of beautiful hikes easily accessible from Sarnen by public transport. From the Trans Swiss Trail with views of Sarnersee to the Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg showcasing local history, these routes offer diverse landscapes and experiences. Enjoy panoramic vistas of Central Switzerland, explore cool gorges, and traverse alpine meadows on these carefully selected trails.
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A sporty section with views of the Mittelland. Through Alpnachstader Ried and Rotzlochschlucht gorge to the Schnitzturm tower in Stansstad. Ascent along the abandoned tracks of the Fürigen Railway to Oberschilt, then a steep climb to the Bürgenstock, with views of Mount Pilatus and the Mittelland.
16km
900m
460m
5h 15m
Landscape: With panoramic views
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| Sarnen | |
| (9m) | |
| Alpnachstad |
Worthwhile tour over the head of the Glaubenbielen Pass with superb views of the Sarnersee lake and Titlis summit. From time to time you meet the pass road but also repeatedly find quiet sections at Alpoglen or Pörterwald.
18km700m1350m5h 45mLandscape: Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Sarnen | |
| (9m) | |
| Giswil |
After the initial ascent to Stans, impressive panoramic views open up over Stanser Boden, Lake Lucerne and the peaks of Central Switzerland. The stage's highlight at the end is the hermitage of Niklaus von Flüe with the Ranft chapels.
17km740m480m5h 0mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Sarnen, Bahnhof | |
| (10m) | |
| St. Niklausen OW, Alpenblick |
This route links Nidwalden's political, historical, spiritual, geographical and topographical centers. Local history is the central theme.
20km1450m1450mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Sarnen, Bahnhof | |
| (26m) | |
| Stans, Bahnhof |
From Stans the route leads to the town square in Wil on the Aa River. The path continues along the Engelberg portion of the Aa and rises up to the geographical center of the canton - an attractive vantage point. Farther uphill lies the village of Niederrickenbach.
10km740m30m3h 25mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Sarnen, Bahnhof | |
| (26m) | |
| Stans, Bahnhof |
This scenic walk in the Prealps leads through the Glaubenberg moorlands across the Glaubenberg Pass. Continuing over the Sattel Pass and Glaubenbielen Pass, you will be greeted by the panoramic views of Lungern-Schönbüel. At the end, it is worth taking a detour to the summit of the Höch Gumme, which boasts spectacular views of Lake Brienz below.
20km1250m680m6h 35mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Sarnen, Bahnhof | |
| (31m) | |
| Langis |
At the center of this circular walk is Giswilerstock, the local mountain. On the Bärgmandlipfad you work your way around this huge limestone massif following ancient routes that lead from pasture to pasture.
14km950m950m5h 0mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Sarnen | |
| (12m) | |
| Giswil |
| Giswil, Bahnhof | |
| (20m) | |
| Mörlialp |
From Niederrickenbach it is a constant climb that eventually leads to the highest point of the hike - Buochserhorn with its wonderful panoramic views. Over alpine meadows and through shady forests, hikers pass the geographical center of central Switzerland on their way down to Buochs.
11km700m1400m4h 25mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Sarnen, Bahnhof | |
| (26m) | |
| Stans, Bahnhof |
| Stans, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Buochs, Post |
This route will take you from Wolfenschiessen around and on top of the mount Wellenberg. The main characetistics of this trail is to see eight wonderful chapels and to be rewarded by the wonderful view of the Engelberg Valley.
18km1050m1050m6h 20mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Sarnen | |
| (14m) | |
| Hergiswil NW |
| Hergiswil NW | |
| (17m) | |
| Wolfenschiessen |
Through the refreshingly cool gorge on the Urnersee lake - along the lakeshore road to Risleten and a climb through the attractive Risletenschlucht gorge. Crossing of the Stützberg along the historic path to Volligen and arrival in Rütli, with views down to the Urnersee lake.
13km680m680m4h 15mLandscape: Along the water
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| Sarnen, Bahnhof | |
| (26m) | |
| Stans, Bahnhof |
| Stans, Bahnhof | |
| (19m) | |
| Beckenried, Post |
