Riedmattstöckli

Tip
9.59 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hike
  • 3:11 h
  • 9.59 km
  • 428 m
  • 427 m
  • 1,402 m
  • 1,752 m
  • 350 m
  • Start: Zwirchi, Giswil
  • Destination: Zwirchi, Giswil
This hike leads across alpine meadows and through quiet forests to points with great views and shows the Obwalden mountains from a new perspective.

The hike begins in Zwirchi, at 1400 m, first over alpine meadows, then through a beautiful fir forest, slightly uphill to Riedmattschwand. We then gradually reach the Guberegg via the alpine meadows of Riedmatt. Another short climb to the Riedmattstöckli, where there is a magnificent view. Here you can see the surrounding mountains from a less familiar perspective. Then it's downhill again to Guberegg, at the same altitude to Miesenalp and then over to the Sattelpass. Hungry or thirsty? Here you will be served delicious cheese slices and good coffee.

The Sattelpass trail is an old historical crossing from Giswil to Entlebuch. In the past, many goods were transported over this pass by horse and sleigh.

Continue on, not down the asphalt road, but along the hiking trail towards Loo and after approx. 500 m. turn left down the Herrenwegli. At the bottom you will see the Chlus plant at Dörsmatt, after which a dirt road leads you back to the starting point at Zwirchi.

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Zwirchi parking lot - Riedmattschwand - Guberegg - Riedmattstöckli - Guberegg - Miesenegg - Sattelpass - Dörsmatt - Zwirchi parking lot

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Directions & Parking facilities

From the village of Giswil to the Zwirchi no-driving zone, approx. 13 km. Most of the route is signalized from the traffic circle.
Zwirchi parking lot

Author

Obwalden Tourismus

Organization

Obwalden Tourismus

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Contact

Riedmattstöckli
6074 Giswil