- 2:40 h
- 17.44 km
- 880 m
- 880 m
- 755 m
- 1,532 m
- 777 m
- Start: Emmetten
- Destination: Emmetten
The route leads from Emmetten with a pleasant ascent to the upper station at Stockhütte. A break can be taken at Erlenkäppeli or right next to a fireplace site. After the short descent from Twäregg, the route ascends slightly again through Ängital, a lovely forest landscape with a view of the Schwalmis. The restaurant Tannibüel invites you to linger and offers help in case of a technical defect. After a fast descent, the tour goes at the Stockboden junction to the well-known viewpoint Tristelen. On a small bench, you can soak up sunshine and enjoy the view of the clear Lake Lucerne. After a few bends, the circular tour ends in the village of Emmetten.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Emmetten - Stockhütte - Twäregg - Tannibüel – Stockboden - Tristelen – Härggis – Emmetten
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Good equipment including rain and thermal protection, repair, and first aid kit are always part of a MTB tour. Wearing a helmet is of course mandatory, and a light is required at dusk. E-bikes need a daytime light on all public traffic areas.
Directions & Parking facilities
There are paid parking spaces available at the valley station of the Beckenried-Klewenalp aerial cableway.
Additional information
Tourist information is available from Nidwalden Tourism.
Literature
The brochure “Bike routes in Ob- and Nidwalden” is available at Nidwalden Tourism.
Author
Nidwalden Tourismus
Organization
Bikegenoss Zentralschweiz
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Those who enjoy stopping at an alpine tavern are exactly right with this bike route. Several cozy restaurants with fine local dishes await at Klewenalp. The circular route is also possible from Beckenried with the Beckenried-Klewenalp aerial cableway. Those who want to enjoy the entire route on the bike ride from Beckenried via Hartmanix to Stockhütte and over Twäregg to the alpine tavern Tannibüel. From Tannibüel, the detour leads about 100 meters uphill to Klewenalp. Via Steinstössi, it goes back to Beckenried.
Safety guidelines
Wear the correct protective equipment, accurately assess your ability, give way to hikers, stay on the trail, and close fencing gates.
Follow the mountain bike code of conduct – this ensures you remain welcome on your mountain bike.
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