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.
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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.
17km
740m
480m
5h 0m
Landscape: With panoramic views
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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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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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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.
16km900m460m5h 15mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Stans | |
| (3m) | |
| Stansstad |
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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| Stans | |
| (9m) | |
| Wolfenschiessen |
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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| Stans, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Buochs, 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.
13km680m680m4h 15mLandscape: Along the water
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| Stans, Bahnhof | |
| (18m) | |
| Beckenried, Post |
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.
13km1150m1300m5h 35mTour published by:
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| Stans (Stanserhornbahn) | |
| (9m) | |
| Kälti |
| Kälti | |
| (9m) | |
| 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.
13km1300m1150m5h 40mTour published by:
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| Stans (Stanserhornbahn) | |
| (9m) | |
| Kälti |
| Kälti | |
| (9m) | |
| Stanserhorn |
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.
13km1200m360m4h 50mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Stans | |
| (10m) | |
| Wolfenschiessen |
| Wolfenschiessen, Bahnhof | |
| (12m) | |
| Oberrickenbach, alte Post |
