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description: "The unique wildlife observation path leads from Niederbauen to Stockhütte or via Heitliberg to Klewenalp. Depending on the chosen route, the hiking time is between 3 and 4 1/2 hours. Along the way, information about native animals and twelve different birds can be seen on 16 information boards. Depending on the season, the animals stay in different places. The expert and local guide is happy to show the best spots for observations."
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Wildlife observation path Emmetten
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- 10.95 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: easy
- Great panorama
- Hike
- panoramic road

Watch black grouse during the mating season and with some luck and a sharp eye, discover ibex in the wild high above Emmetten and Beckenried.

The unique wildlife observation path leads from Niederbauen to Stockhütte or via Heitliberg to Klewenalp. Depending on the chosen route, the hiking time is between 3 and 4 1/2 hours. Along the way, information about native animals and twelve different birds can be seen on 16 information boards. Depending on the season, the animals stay in different places. The expert and local guide is happy to show the best spots for observations.

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- 3:42 h
- 10.95 km
- 473 m
- 765 m
- 1,251 m
- 1,759 m
- 508 m
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- Start: Niederbauen
- Destination: Stockhütte or Klewenalp

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Start

Start

Niederbauen

- Playground

Destination

Destination

Stockhütte or Klewenalp

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Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Niederbauen - Stockhütte or Niederbauen - Heitliberg - Klewenalp

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Tour information

- Cable car tour
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

The following is recommended: binoculars, backpack, and good shoes.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Route planner to oder .

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**Parking**Paid parking spaces available in the surrounding area.

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**Public transportation**Accessible by public transport, bus from Stans to Emmetten or Beckenried.

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Additional information

For tourist information: **Nidwalden Tourism**

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Author

Region Klewenalp

Organization

Nidwalden Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Gourmet tip: Pork fillet with hay crust at the 

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Safety guidelines

The moorland area of the Niederbauen region is unique and therefore protected.

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