Discover a variety of hiking trails accessible by public transport from Stans, offering diverse landscapes and experiences. From the historical Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg to the panoramic views of the Stanserhorn, these routes showcase the beauty of Central Switzerland. Enjoy walks through refreshing gorges, along Lake Lucerne, and up to alpine meadows, all while exploring the rich cultural heritage of the region.
The hikes listed below are sorted by travel time from Stans, 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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Brother Klaus Way leads from Stans to Flüeli Ranft. This is the path Heimo Amgrund followed on the night of December 21, 1481. He was seeking the advice of Brother Klaus, who helped bring peace to the region.
21 km
800 m
780 m
6h 0m
Landscape: With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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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 km740 m480 m5h 0mLandscape: With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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Hike from the delightful shores of the Vierwaldstättersee up to the mountain valley of Engelberg. On the way, several cultural historic sites, such as the centre of Stans, the monastery retreat of Grafenort and Engelberg monastery.
26 km700 m140 m7h 0mLandscape: With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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The long-distance Trans Swiss Trail from Porrentruy to Mendrisio is one of the last great adventures in highly-developed Switzerland. A variety of landscapes, cultures and places of interest await along the 32 stages of the 488-km trail.
510 km17800 m17900 mLandscape: Over a pass, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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A lakeside promenade along the Vierwaldstättersee from Beckenried into the impressive Risleten Gorge, with its ancient dinosaur traces. After a steep climb, the romantic high-level trail towards Seelisberg. Far below, the shimmering turquoise lake.
21 km820 m480 m6h 0mLandscape: Along the waterTour published by:
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The ViaJacobi leads from the Bodensee to Genève as part of the European Jakobsweg (Route of St. James). Lined by churches, monasteries and chapels, it offers a fabulous hiking experience along historic paths through a diverse cultural landscape.
450 km11900 m11800 mLandscape: With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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A section focusing on the Stanserhorn, which you almost circle. The Winkelried Memorial is found in Stans. The Swiss hero reputedly threw himself onto the enemies’ pikes at the Battle of Sempach in 1386 to open up a breach for the confederates.
17 km520 m780 m4h 35mTour published by:
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In the late Middle Ages, the «Sbrinz» hard cheese became a top Inner Switzerland export at the markets of Northern Italy. Not least because the mule track over the Grimsel and Gries Passes became a well- developed trade route.
115 km6300 m5400 mLandscape: With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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This stage includes a boat trip from Brunnen to Treib, where the cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden meet. The chapels along the way and the Winkelried monument in Stans are worth seeing.
29 km880 m950 m8h 0mLandscape: Along the waterTour published by:
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The Waldstätterweg leads around the touristic highlight of the Vierwaldstättersee (Lake Lucerne). Explore the natural and cultural landscape with its historic sites, villages, lake shores and city on foot. Discover the heart of Central Switzerland anew.
115 km4800 m4800 mLandscape: Along the water, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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