Fräkmüntegg E-bike route

From Hergiswil train station, the E-bike route leads to Mühlestrasse and then turns left into Renggstrasse. The road winds upwards, past the valley station of the Alpgschwänd aerial cableway, to Lägebrugg. From here, a 4 km long natural path leads up to the highest point of the route, Fräkmüntegg, and then down to Mühlemäss. The route continues down on an asphalt road to Kriens, passing the valley station of the Kriens-Fräkmüntegg gondola. Along the way, numerous neighborhoods and football fields are passed. In Horw, the path runs partially parallel to the motorway towards Hergiswil. The last section of the route follows the marked cycle route no. 3 and 9. You can enjoy the view of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains. On Seestrasse, the route passes by the «Glasi Pub». After a right turn into Bahnhofstrasse, the route ends at Hergiswil train station.

Good equipment including rain and warm clothing, repair and first aid kit are always essential on a MTB route. Wearing a helmet is self-evident and light is required for dusk. E-bikes need a daytime running light on all public traffic routes.

Train to Hergiswil. To the timetable

The E-bike route partly follows the SchweizMobil Routes 3 and 9.

For tourist information, Nidwalden Tourism is available.

The brochure «Velotouren in Ob- und Nidwalden» is available at Nidwalden Tourism.

The route is rideable in both directions. Those who want to simplify the route technically can go up and down via Kriens. The section on the Hergiswil side is gravel in the upper part and relatively steep. The section on the Kriens side is mostly asphalted.

Culinary tip nearby:

Alpwirtschaft Unterlauelen, Hergiswil

At the Keiser family farm, you can stay overnight in the hay or in the unique little huts. Fine specialties of Swiss cuisine are served at the alpine inn. The menu is usually focused on the utilization of a whole animal.

Wear the proper protective equipment, estimate your skill correctly, yield to hikers, stay on the trail, and close pasture fences.

Refer to the Mountainbike Code of Conduct – so you are welcome on your mountain bike.