Around Lake Alpnach

  • Tip
  • 9.07 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Hike
  • 2:40 h
  • 9.07 km
  • 286 m
  • 285 m
  • 432 m
  • 610 m
  • 178 m
  • Start: Stansstad train station or boat station
  • Destination: Stansstad train station or boat station

The circuit around Lake Alpnach is a year-round hike. An easy and very scenic hike.

From the Stansstad Bay, the route goes through the impressive Rotz Gorge up to Betti. Then the path continues on a meadow trail north past the Drachenflue to Vorderrüti. Next follows the descent to Eichiried. At the end, it goes through the nature reserves with reed-covered bays (information boards) to Alpnachstad train station. From there, you can comfortably return by Zentralbahn to Stansstad. 

Waypoints

Start
Start
Stansstad train station or boat station
Destination
Destination
Stansstad train station or boat station

Good to know

Pavements

Street (14%)
Asphalt (34%)
Trail (19%)
Path (34%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Stansstad – Rotz Gorge – Alpnachstad – Stansstad

Tour information

  • Circular trail

Directions & Parking facilities

Parking

In Stansstad, there are a few paid parking spaces near the train station.

Public transportation
By Zentralbahn or boat to Stansstad.

Additional information

For tourist information: Nidwalden Tourism

Author

Nidwalden Tourismus

Organization

Nidwalden Tourismus