--- title: "Bärgmandlipfad around the Giswilerstock" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/baergmandlipfad-around-the-giswilerstock" description: "The circular hike offers wonderful views and insights: to the south the Haslital and behind it the Bernese Alps with the Wetterhorn group, to the west the Mariental with the impressive Schrattenfluh, to the north the high moor alps bordered by the Pilatus and finally to the east the lovely Sarneraatal. Between them, alpine farms offer hearty local fare for refreshment. For the fit hikers, a short detour to the summit cross of the Giswilerstock is a rewarding goal. Large parts of the trail lead through a wildlife sanctuary and hunting reserve. Here chamois, roe deer, and red deer, as well as golden eagles can be observed. The area is extremely rich in legends about the Bärgmandli and other stories. These, as well as the interesting geology and the flora and fauna of the area, can be found in the brochure to the Bärgmandlipfad. The brochure is available at the information counters of Giswil and Obwalden Tourism." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2791473/123d8da90550880a9e2f8ace14550f8496c98fda987e94fea555e52892ab5e21/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Bärgmandlipfad around the Giswilerstock ======================================= - Tip - 13.15 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Theme trail The Giswilerstock is at the center of this circular hike. This massive limestone massif is circled on the Bärgmandlipfad. On ancient connecting paths, you travel from alp to alp. The circular hike offers wonderful views and insights: to the south the Haslital and behind it the Bernese Alps with the Wetterhorn group, to the west the Mariental with the impressive Schrattenfluh, to the north the high moor alps bordered by the Pilatus and finally to the east the lovely Sarneraatal. Between them, alpine farms offer hearty local fare for refreshment. For the fit hikers, a short detour to the summit cross of the Giswilerstock is a rewarding goal. Large parts of the trail lead through a wildlife sanctuary and hunting reserve. Here chamois, roe deer, and red deer, as well as golden eagles can be observed. The area is extremely rich in legends about the Bärgmandli and other stories. These, as well as the interesting geology and the flora and fauna of the area, can be found in the brochure to the Bärgmandlipfad. The brochure is available at the information counters of Giswil and Obwalden Tourism. Read more - 5:05 h - 13.15 km - 841 m - 817 m - 1,194 m - 1,950 m - 756 m - - Start: Mörlialp parking lot - Destination: Mörlialp parking lot Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (8%) Trail (37%) Path (55%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Route: Mörlialp - Sandboden - Vorder Brosmatt - Hinter Brosmatt - Fluonalp - Rückenegg - Chringe - Fontanen - Alpoglen - Mörlialp Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Refreshment stop Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By private car from Giswil via the panoramic road to Mörlialp. Read more **Parking**Mörlialp parking lot Read more **Public transportation** PostBus runs 3 times daily from mid-June to the end of October from Giswil train station. See Read more Literature Read more Author Obwalden Tourismus Organization Obwalden Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Be sure to try the best "Hindersimagronen" far and wide at the Alpbeizli & Käserei Fluonalp – a true culinary delight! Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Car park - Fireplace - Playground - Tours 12.72 km - Theme trail 2.70 km - Theme trail 3.75 km - Theme trail Download GPX file - -