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title: "Kernalp Lake Circular Tour"
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description: "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"
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Kernalp Lake Circular Tour
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- Tip
- 13.33 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Hike

Besides the wild nature at and around Kernalp Lake, you will experience exciting rides with various small cable cars on this route.

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

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- 4:00 h
- 13.33 km
- 480 m
- 800 m
- 530 m
- 1,755 m
- 1,225 m
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- Start: Parking lot at Bielenbahn valley station
- Destination: Parking lot at Bielenbahn valley station

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Pavements

Gravel (16%)

Trail (34%)

Path (30%)

Lift (20%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Tour information

- Cable car tour
- Circular trail
- Nature highlight

Equipment

Hiking equipment, good footwear, sun and rain protection.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Take 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.

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**Parking**Free parking at the Bielenbahn valley station

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**Public transportation**By train to Grafenort stop. On foot along the Engelbergeraa to the starting point at the Bielenbahn valley station.

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Additional information

Some small cable cars operate on self-service. Bring coins.

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Author

Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus

Organization

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus

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