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Trail Gitschenen
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- 2.63 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: easy
- Great panorama
- cross country skiing

Easy cross-country ski trail in the family-friendly ski area Gitschenen, above the mountain village of Isenthal.

Above the mountain village of Isenthal, the small, family-friendly ski area Gitschenen offers a trail – surrounded by prominent peaks such as Uri-Rotstock, Älpler, Maisander, and Brisen.

Right next to a ski lift is a small but fine trail that can be used free of charge. The entry is reached after a short walk from the mountain station. The cozy trail meanders over relatively flat, open terrain. From the route, cross-country skiers enjoy a fantastic view of the surrounding mountain panorama with Uri Rotstock, Schlieren, and Sassigrat. The route can be shortened at one point.

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- 0:15 h
- 2.63 km
- 37 m
- 43 m
- 1,530 m
- 1,566 m
- 36 m
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- Start: Next to the mountain station St. Jakob . Gitschenen
- Destination: Next to the mountain station St. Jakob . Gitschenen

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Tour information

- Circular trail

Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Coming on the A2 from Beckenried or Schattdorf, take the Isenthal exit and continue through the village of the same name to St. Jakob.

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**Parking**Parking lot at the valley station of the St. Jakob - Gitschenen cableway.

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**Public transportation**By train and bus to St. Jakob to the stop "Seilbahn".

By aerial cableway from St. Jakob to Alp Gitschenen.

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Author

Nidwalden Tourismus

Organization

Nidwalden Tourismus

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- Place of interest
    
    
    - Aerial cableway

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