Begin of tour: Samen, Town Hall
Access starting point: By train or car
Point of arrival: Sarnen
Hiking time: 5 h
Physical fitness: medium difficulty
Difficulty: easy
Difference in elevation: 40 m
Culmination point: 505 m
Season: January - December
Gastronomy: Restaurants in Sarnen, Sachseln, Giswil
Overnight: Sarnen
Sarnen: Fine lakeshore trail to Giswil
Sarnen
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You can hike around Lake Sarnen on one tour or in several stages. The 5-hour hiking tour is suitable for all hikers and is certainly a worthwhile excursion. At various points along the lake shore you can cool off in the refreshing water.
A children-friendly walking tour on flat, scenic terrain. Start at the Sarnen town hall and walk along the Sameraa to the lakeshore gardens, Seefeld (15 minutes) to the campsite.
Sarnen, the main city of the Canton of Obwalden, with seat of government, has the ambience of a charming village, but its offerings are plentiful, like those of a district town. Sarnen at the shore of Lake Samen is embedded in a lovely landscape and skirted by magnificent mountains. Numerous sights bear witness to its turbulent past. Located between Lucerne and Interlaken, Sarnen is an ideal starting point for excursions.
Other attraction: Historic Museum Obwalden, Sarnen
For families: Lakeshore bathing facility, "Lido", in Samen, with heated swimming pool, children's pool, playground and restaurant
Various: If you prefer a shortcut...Return by passenger ship Seestern or by train from Giswil Train Station (+20 minutes).
Sarnen, the main city of the Canton of Obwalden, with seat of government, has the ambience of a charming village, but its offerings are plentiful, like those of a district town. Sarnen at the shore of Lake Samen is embedded in a lovely landscape and skirted by magnificent mountains. Numerous sights bear witness to its turbulent past. Located between Lucerne and Interlaken, Sarnen is an ideal starting point for excursions.
Other attraction: Historic Museum Obwalden, Sarnen
For families: Lakeshore bathing facility, "Lido", in Samen, with heated swimming pool, children's pool, playground and restaurant
Various: If you prefer a shortcut...Return by passenger ship Seestern or by train from Giswil Train Station (+20 minutes).
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- Sarnen Tourismus
Hofstrasse 2
Postfach 1662
6060 Sarnen
Tel. +41 (0)41 666 50 40
Fax +41 (0)41 666 50 45
info@sarnen-tourism.ch
www.sarnen-tourism.ch
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