Kernalp Lake Circular Tour
The path starts at the Bielenbahn valley station and follows the Engelbergeraa to the Diegisbalm cable car. With the two Buiräbähnlis, you can comfortably ascend to the Oberalp. From there, the hiking trail leads through alpine pastures and forests in wild nature up to Kernalp. At Kernalp Lake, a beautiful picnic spot awaits where you can rest and recharge. The highest point with a summit cross offers a wonderful view of the Engelberg valley. On the partly steep descent down to the Bielenbahn mountain station, a waterfall, a barbecue hut, and beautiful flower meadows await you.
Small cable cars on this route:
- Nechimatt-Diegisbalm-Oberalp
- Bielen Bahn
- 4:00 h
- 13.33 km
- 480 m
- 800 m
- 530 m
- 1,755 m
- 1,225 m
- Start: Parking lot at Bielenbahn valley station
- Destination: Parking lot at Bielenbahn valley station
Good to know
Pavements
- Gravel (16%)Trail (34%)Path (30%)Lift (20%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Tour information
Cable car tour
Circular trail
Nature highlight
Equipment
Hiking equipment, good footwear, sun and rain protection.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereTake the A2 exit Stans Süd. Cantonal road towards Engelberg. Turn right in Grafenort at the signpost for Bielenbahn. After the bridge, the parking lot at the Bielenbahn valley station can be found.ParkingFree parking at the Bielenbahn valley stationPublic transportationBy train to Grafenort stop. On foot along the Engelbergeraa to the starting point at the Bielenbahn valley station.
Additional information
Some small cable cars operate on self-service. Bring coins.
Author
Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus
Organization
Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus
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