Scenic Trails Around Stans

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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Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg, Stage 1/2

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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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ViaJacobi, Stage 7/33

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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.

17.0km

740m

480m

5h 0m

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Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg

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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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Waldstätterweg, Stage 5/7

Minimum travel time: 3m to Stansstad

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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Kapellenweg Engelbergertal

Minimum travel time: 9m 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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Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg, Stage 2/2

Minimum travel time: 9m 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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Waldstätterweg, Stage 7/7

Minimum travel time: 18m 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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Obwaldner Höhenweg, Stage 6/6

Minimum travel time: 24m to Stanserhorn

From the Storegg pass to the Schluchigrat ridge with views of the Bernese alps and the Titlis. The Wagenleis canyon is the geological highlight of the tour. After a root-covered passage, the Holzwang chapel commemorates the French raid of 1798. A panoramic view of the alpine chain and ten lakes awaits you on the Stanserhorn.

13.0km

1300m

1150m

5h 40m

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Nidwaldner Höhenweg, Stage 1/6

Minimum travel time: 24m to Stanserhorn

The view from the Stanserhorn over the alpine chain and ten lakes is magnificent. After the descent to Ächerli, the Holzwang chapel commemorates the French raid of 1798. A root path climbs to the Arvigrat ridge. The Wagenleis canyon is the geological highlight of the stage that finishes via Schluchigrat ridge at the Storegg pass.

13.0km

1150m

1300m

5h 35m

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Nidwaldner Höhenweg, Stage 5/6

Minimum travel time: 25m to Oberrickenbach, alte Post

You follow the Benediktusweg (Benedictine path) to Niederrickenbach, where the shop run by nuns sells Alpine herb tea made from herbs they have gathered. Further on past beautiful sycamore trees you reach the Brisenhaus SAC hut at the foot of the Brisen.

13.0km

1200m

360m

4h 50m

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