Stans - Rotz Gorge

01:30 h
400 m
17 m
435 m
833 m
398 m
12.86 km
start: Stans
destination: Stans

This varied tour starts in Stans, cantonal capital of Nidwalden, and passes through the Rotz Gorge to charming Drachenried.

Best season

suitable

depending on the weather

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Directions

Start at Stans station. Then head for Rotzbergstrasse via Tottikonstrasse – Spichermatte – Länderpark. You are advised to dismount for the short steep section through the Rotz Gorge. Greeting you at the top is the charming countryside around Drachenried. The route then proceeds via St. Jakob back to Stans.

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Barrier-Free

Equipment

Experienced MTB’ers will find the ride from Ennetmoos through the Rotz Gorge no problem. The tour can also be completed by MTB from Stans via Ennetmoos – Rotz Gorge - Rotzloch back to Stans.

Directions

Routenplaner nach Stans.

kostenpflichtige Parkplätze beim Gemeindeparkplatz in Stans.

Bahnfahrt nach Stans. Zum Fahrplan.

Additional information

For tourist information:
Nidwalden Tourism
Bahnhofplatz 2
6370 Stans
+41 41 610 88 33
info@nidwalden.com
nidwalden.com

Cycling routes
Mountain bike tours

Author

Nidwalden Tourismus

Organisation

Nidwalden Tourismus

Website

Recommendation

Culinary tip in the vicinity:

Drachenried Shop, Ennetmoos
If you're out and about in Drachenried, it's worth making a detour to the speciality shop. Here you can buy homemade syrup, egg kirsch, ostrich meat and much more. You are also welcome to put together your own gift basket or gift box.
drachenried.ch

Safety guidelines

Cyclists are warned not to linger in the Rotz Gorge due to the danger of falling rocks.

Map

Die Broschüre «Velotouren in Ob- und Nidwalden» ist bei Nidwalden Tourismus erhältlich.

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