Musenalp circular route

Tip
7.43 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Hike
panoramic road
  • 1:15 h
  • 7.43 km
  • 1,248 m
  • 600 m
  • 502 m
  • 1,755 m
  • 1,253 m
  • Start: Niederrickenbach
  • Destination: Niederrickenbach

A circular route on the plateau of Musenalp and descent to the monastic village Maria Rickenbach (Niederrickenbach).

The monastic village Maria Rickenbach (Niederrickenbach) can only be reached by aerial cableway from Dallenwil. With an airy little train ride for those not afraid of heights, you continue directly to Musenalp. On the terrace of the Alpbeizli there are drinks and simple dishes such as the famous fried cheese slice. Across alpine meadows you continue hiking to Unter Musenalp, from where you could reach Bärenfallen and Klewenalp. Down to the right on the path where the cattle graze to Musenalp, you arrive at Marchboden and Alp Ahorn. On the little road you return comfortably to the monastic village. The time indications and altitude differences take into account the use of the cableways (pure walking time).

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Street
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Niederrickenbach – Musenalp – Ahorn – Niederrickenbach

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

It is recommended to wear appropriate equipment including rain and thermal protection.

Directions & Parking facilities

A2 from Lucerne towards Gotthard to the Stans-Süd exit. 3.5 kilometers towards Engelberg, after Dallenwil turn left at the signpost, to the valley station of the Dallenwil-Niederrickenbach aerial cableway.
Sufficient parking available.
Zentralbahn from Lucerne towards Engelberg to Niederrickenbach Station stop (stop on request).

Additional information

For tourist information Nidwalden Tourism is happy to assist.

Author

Nidwalden Tourismus

Organization

Nidwalden Tourismus

Nearby

Contact

Musenalp circular route
6383 Dallenwil