Scenic Hikes from Sarnen by Public Transport

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.

The following hikes are sorted by travel time from Sarnen, making it easy to plan your next adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.

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Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 16/32

Minimum travel time: 9m to Giswil

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.

18.0km

700m

1350m

5h 45m

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Waldstätterweg, Stage 5/7

Minimum travel time: 9m to Alpnachstad

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.

16.0km

900m

460m

5h 15m

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ViaJacobi, Stage 7/33

Minimum travel time: 10m to St. Niklausen OW, Alpenblick

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.

17.0km

740m

480m

5h 0m

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Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg, Stage 1/2

Minimum travel time: 26m to 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.

10.0km

740m

30m

3h 25m

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Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg

Minimum travel time: 26m to Stans, Bahnhof

This route links Nidwalden's political, historical, spiritual, geographical and topographical centers. Local history is the central theme.

20.0km

1450m

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Obwaldner Höhenweg, Stage 2/6

Minimum travel time: 31m to Langis

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.

20.0km

1250m

680m

6h 35m

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Bärgmandlipfad Giswil

Minimum travel time: 36m to Mörlialp

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.

14.0km

950m

5h 0m

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Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg, Stage 2/2

Minimum travel time: 37m to Buochs, Post

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.

11.0km

700m

1400m

4h 25m

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Kapellenweg Engelbergertal

Minimum travel time: 38m to Wolfenschiessen

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.

18.0km

1050m

6h 20m

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Waldstätterweg, Stage 7/7

Minimum travel time: 47m to Beckenried, Post

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.

13.0km

680m

4h 15m

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