703 Wichelseerundfahrt
703 Wichelseerundfahrt

Cycling in Switzerland

Wichelseerundfahrt

Wichelseerundfahrt

Sarnen–Wichelsee–Alpnach–Sarnen

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Wichelseerundfahrt

Wichelseerundfahrt

Lake Wichel is located in a popular recreational area with a beautiful landscape. In particular, the forest-trimmed cliffs behind the lake are a worthwhile photo subject.
This bicycle tour starts in the town of Sarnen. Its numerous sights bear witness to a lively history. Stately homes and small businesses form the heart of the Flecken neighborhood. Near the attractive village center stands Sarnen's beautiful old town hall. In fact, it has been representing the whole canton of Obwalden for nearly 600 years. This is where they keep the «white book of Sarnen» – the oldest surviving book chronicling the history of the founding of Switzerland.

If you follow Sarnen's portion of the Aa River, you'll find the nature conservation area at Lake Wichel. Here you can observe a variety of waterfowl. You can also see the little Dunschtig Chapel, which has room for about 20 people. It was built after the big cattle plague of 1779. As you continue toward Alpnach you'll pass the airport – you can't miss it. On hot summer days you can cool off at the beach at Lake Alpnach before heading back to Sarnen.
Lake Wichel is located in a popular recreational area with a beautiful landscape. In particular, the forest-trimmed cliffs behind the lake are a worthwhile photo subject.
This bicycle tour starts in the town of Sarnen. Its numerous sights bear witness to a lively history. Stately homes and small businesses form the heart of the Flecken neighborhood. Near the attractive village center stands Sarnen's beautiful old town hall. In fact, it has been representing the whole canton of Obwalden for nearly 600 years. This is where they keep the «white book of Sarnen» – the oldest surviving book chronicling the history of the founding of Switzerland.

If you follow Sarnen's portion of the Aa River, you'll find the nature conservation area at Lake Wichel. Here you can observe a variety of waterfowl. You can also see the little Dunschtig Chapel, which has room for about 20 people. It was built after the big cattle plague of 1779. As you continue toward Alpnach you'll pass the airport – you can't miss it. On hot summer days you can cool off at the beach at Lake Alpnach before heading back to Sarnen.
20 km | 1 Stage
Asphalted: 14 km
Natural surface: 6 km
150 m | 150 m
easy

Arrival | return travel

Arrival / return travel Sarnen
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Arrival / return travel Sarnen
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Contact

Obwalden Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 1
6060 Sarnen
Tel. +41 (0)41 666 50 40
info@obwalden-tourismus.ch
www.obwalden-tourismus.ch

Services

Accommodation

B&B Restaurant Peterhof Garni
B&B Restaurant Peterhof Garni
Sarnen
Haus des Schweizer Rudersports
Haus des Schweizer Rudersports
Sarnen
Hotel Kurhaus am Sarnersee
Hotel Kurhaus am Sarnersee
Wilen (Sarnen)
Seehotel Wilerbad
Seehotel Wilerbad
Wilen am Sarnersee
Camping Seefeld Park Sarnen
Camping Seefeld Park Sarnen
Sarnen
Verena’s Boutique Villa au Lac
Verena’s Boutique Villa au Lac
Sachseln
Erlebnisbauernhof Weid
Erlebnisbauernhof Weid
Kerns
Landgasthof Schlüssel Alpnach
Landgasthof Schlüssel Alpnach
Alpnach Dorf
Bio Hof Eggmatt
Bio Hof Eggmatt
Alpnach Dorf
Hotel Krone Sarnen
Hotel Krone Sarnen
Sarnen
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Bookable offers

4 Alpine Panorama Route
4 Alpine Panorama Route
4 Alpine Panorama Route enjoyment tour
4 Alpine Panorama Route enjoyment tour
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Places

Sachseln
Sachseln
Flüeli-Ranft
Flüeli-Ranft
Pilatus
Pilatus
Alpnachstad
Alpnachstad
Sarnen
Sarnen
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Places of interest

Burial chapel of Brother Klaus
Burial chapel of Brother Klaus
Brother Klaus Museum, Sachseln
Brother Klaus Museum, Sachseln
High Bridge, Kerns
High Bridge, Kerns
Mount Pilatus
Mount Pilatus
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Signalization

Signalization
For cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts. Take a printout of our web map on your tour for safety's sake.
Signalization