Mueterschwandenberg bike tour

Bike route from Stans over the Rotzloch to Mueterschwandenberg.

This varied route leads from the cantonal capital Stans through the Rotzschlucht to the lovely Drachenried, up to Mueterschwandenberg, to the Zingel viewpoint.

1:30 h
12.86 km
400 m
17 m
435 m
833 m
398 m
Start: Stans
Destination: Zingel, on Mueterschwandenberg

Pavements

Street

Asphalt

Trail

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

Start at the train station in Stans. Then via Stansstaderstrasse – Ennetmooserstrasse – Kantonsspital to Galgenried. Through the Rotzschlucht it is recommended to push the bike on the short, steep section. For e-bike riders, this ascent is comfortably manageable. At the top, the lovely landscape of Drachenried in the municipality of Ennetmoos is presented. Via St. Jakob it goes up to Mueterschwandenberg. From the Zingel farm to the viewpoint, the bike must be pushed for a short distance. At the top, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of Pilatus, Rigi, and Stanserhorn as well as over Lake Lucerne.

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Loop Road

Equipment

Wearing a bike helmet is recommended and a bike light is mandatory on e-bikes.

Bike helmet and gloves recommended.

Directions & Parking facilities

Route planner to Stans.

Paid parking spaces at the municipal parking lot in Stans.

Train trip to Stans. See the timetable.

Additional information

The e-bike tour partly follows the SwitzerlandMobil Routes 85 and 4.

For tourist information, Nidwalden Tourism is available.

Author

Nidwalden Tourismus

Organization

Nidwalden Tourismus

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Culinary tip nearby:

Drachenried shop and Erlebnis farm Vorsäss, Ennetmoos
For those in Drachenried, a visit to these two specialty shops is worthwhile. Here you can find homemade products like syrup, cherry brandy, ostrich meat, and much more: drachenried.ch / erlebnishof-vorsaess.ch

At Mueterschwandenberg, a refreshment can be enjoyed at the Besenbeiz Fegnescht.

Safety guidelines

Follow the Mountain Bike Code of Conduct – this way you remain welcome with your mountain bike.

Map

The brochure "Bike Routes in Ob- and Nidwalden" is available at Nidwalden Tourism.