- 1:30 h
- 19.75 km
- 138 m
- 143 m
- 435 m
- 508 m
- 73 m
- Start: municipal car park in Stans
- Destination: municipal car park in Stans
From the municipal car park in Stans, the route leads through the historic village center with the church, Arnold Winkelried monument, and the baroque Capuchin monasteries. Along the Engelbergeraa it goes to Oberdorf and up to the Ennerberg with the Loretto Chapel. From here, there is a first view over the lake and mountains.
A rapid descent leads towards Beckenried, where charming inns by the lake invite you for a break. Then it continues along Buochsertstrasse to "New Zealand," an artificially created peninsula that becomes a bathing hotspot in summer. Via the lakeside promenade of Buochs, the route leads past the beach bath and TCS camping back to the Engelbergeraa.
A highlight is the historic Fadenbrücke (1852), before it goes over the Allmend and past the Pilatus aircraft factories back to Stans. Finally, various restaurants in the village center invite you for a cozy conclusion – from the sun terrace to Gault-Millau cuisine.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The starting point is the municipal car park in Stans. From here you ride into the village center, past the church and Winkelried monument, continuing to the Capuchin monasteries and the "Kollegi".
Following the route, you reach Oberdorf where you encounter the Engelbergeraa. Now begins the first ascent over the Ennerberg up to the Loretto Chapel. After a short descent, it goes along the A2 motorway eastwards and slightly uphill to the Bisibiel viewpoint with a view over Lake Lucerne, Rigi, and Mythen.
Followed by a descent into the village of Beckenried, where a break directly by the lake is recommended. Then the route leads along Buochsertstrasse to the artificially created "New Zealand" – a popular bathing spot in summer.
From here, you continue rolling into the village Buochs with its lakeside promenade and the beach bath. Along the dam path along the Engelbergeraa, you reach the historic Fadenbrücke (1852). After crossing, you ride over the Allmend and past the Pilatus aircraft factories to the Herdern shooting range.
Then it goes back to Stans via low-traffic paths through Gnappiried and Schwybogen, where you arrive again at the starting point at the municipal car park.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Wearing a bike helmet is recommended, and a bike light is mandatory for e-bikes.
Directions & Parking facilities
In Stans, parking is possible at the paid municipal car park.
Train journey to Stans. See the timetable
Additional information
The e-bike tour partly follows the SwitzerlandMobil routes 3 and 4.
For tourist information, Nidwalden Tourism is available.
Literature
Discover more MTB tours at www.bikegenoss.ch
Author
Nidwalden Tourismus
Organization
Bikegenoss Zentralschweiz
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Culinary tips nearby:
- Hotel Seerausch: Surprise yourself with fresh market and seasonal creations on the sun terrace
- Sternen Buochs: Authentic Swiss cuisine in a cozy guest room with regional charm.
- Nidwaldnerhof: classic-oriented cuisine with a beautiful lake terrace
Safety guidelines
Orient yourself according to the mountain bike code of conduct – so you remain welcome on your mountain bike.
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