Obwalden High Trail: Stage 2

This route leads in five daily stages from Pilatus via the geographical center of Switzerland to the Stanserhorn, always at a lofty altitude and with fantastic views of countless Alpine peaks and a dozen Alpine lakes.

With the steepest cogwheel railway in the world from Alpnachstad or with the aerial cableway from Kriens, you reach the Pilatus summit, a 2132-meter-high viewpoint and spectacular starting point of the Obwalden High Trail. The view extends far down to Lake Lucerne and over countless Alpine peaks. Alternating between fir forests and Alpine meadows, you hike on tranquil paths right into the moorland of Glaubenberg within the Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve.

Cheese and sausage directly from the Alp are a delight and give you strength while hiking with great views over the Glaubenbielen Pass towards the panorama of Lungern-Schönbüel. Höchgumme and Wilerhorn, two rewarding summit goals on the way to the Brünig Pass, promise breathtaking deep views of the turquoise Brienz Lake.

Past picturesque Alpine chapels, the path rises to the geographical center of Switzerland on the Älggialp. With the glacier-covered Titlis in sight, you reach the high-altitude lake plateau of Melchsee-Frutt. The route finally explores the eastern flank of the original Melch Valley and offers beautiful views of the wild landscape. With a bit of luck, you might spot chamois or even an eagle on the way to the Stanserhorn.

Stage 2: Scenic pre-Alpine hike over the Glaubenberg, Sattel, and Glaubenbielen passes to the panorama world of Lungern-Schönbüel. Alp products directly from the farm along the way. Worthwhile summit detour to Höchgumme with spectacular deep views over Brienz Lake.