--- title: "Circular hike around Lake Sarnen" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/circular-hike-around-lake-sarnen-1" description: "From Sarnen station, the path leads along the railway tracks to the hospital and further to Seefeld. In summer, a visit to the adventure pool is worthwhile. From here, the lakeside path begins and leads over Sachseln and Ewil to the former customs house in Sachseln. After a short section on the road parallel to Schwerzenbachstrasse, the route follows the dam path to Camping Giswil. Through the forest, the path leads to the feared wild streams. The Steinibach is crossed on the road by a ford, where the path on the other side follows the stream upwards to Mattacher. It continues uphill to cross the Gerisbach, followed by a descent to Holzmatt. Here it is worth looking back over Giswil and the impressive Wetterhorn group. Now the forest path leads with slight ups and downs above the Wilerbad and over Giglen to Kirchhofen. With a view of the baroque parish church, it goes down to the lake, along the Sarner Aa shore to the village square, and back to the station." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2781081/1623ce57aae0c4e2fec8e77797dd754bd0b815792eafed2dd93261feb78b9f24/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular hike around Lake Sarnen ================================ - Tip - 20.65 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Hike This circular hike can be done from Sarnen, Sachseln, or Giswil. On the east shore, the path follows the shore while it continues elevated on the west side. From Sarnen station, the path leads along the railway tracks to the hospital and further to Seefeld. In summer, a visit to the adventure pool is worthwhile. From here, the lakeside path begins and leads over Sachseln and Ewil to the former customs house in Sachseln. After a short section on the road parallel to Schwerzenbachstrasse, the route follows the dam path to Camping Giswil. Through the forest, the path leads to the feared wild streams. The Steinibach is crossed on the road by a ford, where the path on the other side follows the stream upwards to Mattacher. It continues uphill to cross the Gerisbach, followed by a descent to Holzmatt. Here it is worth looking back over Giswil and the impressive Wetterhorn group. Now the forest path leads with slight ups and downs above the Wilerbad and over Giglen to Kirchhofen. With a view of the baroque parish church, it goes down to the lake, along the Sarner Aa shore to the village square, and back to the station. Read more - 5:32 h - 20.65 km - 289 m - 290 m - 469 m - 755 m - 286 m - - Start: Sarnen station - Destination: Sarnen station Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Sarnen station - Fireplace - Fireplace - Historic buildings Destination Destination Sarnen station Show more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Circular trail - Refreshment stop Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**On the A2 from Lucerne, change in the tunnel to the A8 direction Interlaken, Sarnen, then take the exit Sarnen Nord. From Interlaken via Brünig on the A8 to the exit Sarnen Nord Read more **Public transportation**From Lucerne or Interlaken by the Lucerne-Interlaken-Express to Sarnen. Read more Author Obwalden Tourismus Organization Obwalden Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The hike can also be done only from/to Giswil and the return journey can be comfortably made by the Zentralbahn or across the water with the motor ship Seestern. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - concert - Place of interest - Historic Old Town - Historic Old Town - Historic buildings - Tours 3.25 km - Hike 20.64 km - Hike 14.45 km - Hike Download GPX file - -