Chärwaldräuber

Tip
5.17 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Theme trail
Hike

The Kernwald forms the legendary border forest between Obwalden and Nidwalden. A prehistoric landslide from the Stanserhorn created a unique landscape in the Kernwald.

On well-marked paths, you will repeatedly encounter a Chärwaldräuber who tells his own story. The path passes by diverse and colorful plant and tree species to the idyllic Gerzensee. Information boards provide various interesting details about history and customs from old times. For children, the adventure course is a highlight. At all twelve stations, you actively engage and probe the Chärwaldräuber. Whether it’s treasure hunting in the hidden treasure chest, building a tower with wooden blocks, or target throwing with pine cones. Children will thoroughly enjoy romping around in nature. A large picnic area with covered seating invites grilling and relaxing. Dry firewood is also available.

The adventure course starts at the Chabisstein, is accessible by postbus, and is located near the Paradiesli animal shelter on Kernserstrasse between Ennetmoos and Kerns.

  • 1:22 h
  • 5.17 km
  • 29 m
  • 29 m
  • 564 m
  • 593 m
  • 29 m
  • Start: Chabisstein Kernwald
  • Destination: Chabisstein Kernwald

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Tour information

  • Familiy-Friendly

  • Loop Road

Directions & Parking facilities

Parking lot at the starting point of the themed route
From Lucerne take the Zentralbahn to Sarnen or Stans. Then take the postbus to the Kernwald stop.

Additional information

Kernwald
The Kernwald forms the legendary border forest between the two half-cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden. A prehistoric landslide from the Stanserhorn created a unique landscape in the Kernwald. The Kernwald is also mentioned in various stories and legends. Due to its uniqueness, it is counted among landscapes of national importance.

Gerzensee
The Gerzensee is a very special lake. It has neither inflow nor outflow, as it is only fed by groundwater. The lake and its surroundings lie in a cantonal nature reserve, so certain behavior rules must be observed.

Literature

Chärwaldräuber brochure with station descriptions available at Obwalden Tourism.

Author

Obwalden Tourismus

Organization

Obwalden Tourismus

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