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Intro

This route links Nidwalden's political, historical, spiritual, geographical and topographical centers. Local history is the central theme.

Description

The starting point for this hike is Stans, the capital and political center of Nidwalden - more specifically, above the town square in Wil on the Aa River. This is the historic place where the people of Nidwalden used to meet every year to vote. The route continues along the Engelberg portion of the Aa toward the canton's geographical center.

But first you'll pass through quiet Niederrickenbach, the canton's spiritual center and a place of natural beauty. From there the path leads up to the Buochserhorn. Its summit is the topographical center of Nidwalden. From up there you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of Lake Lucerne as well as all 11 municipalities of Canton Nidwalden.

The end point of the hike is Buochs, the geographical center of the six central Swiss cantons of Lucerne, Zug, Schwyz, Uri, Obwalden and Nidwalden.

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

Technical information

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Start location
Stans
Destination
Buochs
Direction
One way
Ascent
1450 m
Descent
1450 m
Distance
20 km
Multiday route
2 days
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
Season
May - October
Theme
To a mountain peak, With panoramic view
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/route570...

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Map

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Contact

Nidwalden Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 2
6370  Stans

Phone  +41 (0)41 610 88 33
info@nidwalden.com
nidwalden.com

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 570
Stages: 2

Distance

20 km

Ascent

1450 m