Nidwaldner Höhenweg

The Nidwaldner Höhenweg is a route around the Engelberg Valley at altitudes between 1600 and 2000m, with detours to Melchsee-Frutt and Niderbauen. The trail starts at the top of the Stanserhorn with marvellous views of the Alps and as many as ten lakes. From here the Trail leads around Canton Nidwalden along marked trails, in six one-day stages.

At the transition from Alpine foothills to Alps, the route offers grandiose views into the valley, of the encircling mountains and glaciated 4000m summits. You hike past alp meadows, rugged cliffs and tranquil mountain lakes as well as various passes and can delight in the impressive world of flora and fauna. Mountain guest houses and inns invite you to stay overnight or simply rest and refuel. In Engelberg and Niederrickenbach you can knock at the monastery gates and find friendly admittance.

The target of the Nidwaldner Höhenweg is the summit station of the Niderbauen aerial cableway on the flank of the mountain of the same name. Each stage can be walked independently as every destination is located near a train or cable car station.