Nidwaldner Höhenweg
Overview
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Distance 12 km
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Duration 4 h
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Ascent 660 m
Intro
This stage leads you on the famous «Wildbeobachtungspfad» (wildlife-watching trail) along the Schwalmis and Oberbauen mountain flanks to Niderbauen and the cableway summit station of the same name.
Description
The last, rather short leg of the Nidwaldner Höhenweg starts at Brisenhaus Hut at 1753 m and leads to Niederbauen. With the long-distance views of Mt. Pilatus, Rigi Mountain and the Mittelland region, the hut’s location below Brisen Mountain is extraordinary. From here, you walk downhill on a gravel road past Upper and Lower Büel huts in the direction of Stafel. Continuing along Ängibach River, the path follows the Emmetten wildlife observation trail which begins at the next crossroads. Information boards along the way provide many interesting facts about the local wildlife and birds. With a bit of luck, you might spot a black grouse, a spotted woodpecker, a mistle thrush or even ibexes.
After about 1 ½ hours you reach Ronen where the gravel road changes to a path. Below the Oberbauen mountainside you continue uphill, past the beautiful Ful Platten waterfall in the direction of Faulberg. The Rigi, queen of the mountains, Pilatus and parts of fjord-like Lake Lucerne with the Mittelland region behind are an incredible visual experience.
Just a short while later Kleine and Grosse Mythen come into sight and the destination of Niederbauen at 1570 m is close. Celebrate the end of this tour with something tasty to eat at the local mountain restaurant while enjoying the views of Lake Lucerne. A cable car takes the hikers to Emmetten, about 800 m further down. The village is beautifully situated on a mountain terrace between Beckenried and Seelisberg above the lake’s southern shore.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Brisenhaus
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| Destination |
Emmetten, Stn. Niederbauen
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| Direction |
One way
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| Altitude (meter above sea level) |
1500 m
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| Ascent |
660 m
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| Descent |
840 m
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| Distance |
12 km
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| Duration |
4 h
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| Duration back |
4 h 10 min
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Season |
May - October
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| Theme |
With panoramic view
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