Hiking

Waldstätterweg
Stage 5, Alpnachstad–Bürgenstock

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Waldstätterweg
Stage 5, Alpnachstad–Bürgenstock
A sporty section with views of the Mittelland. Through Alpnachstader Ried and Rotzlochschlucht gorge to the Schnitzturm tower in Stansstad. Ascent along the abandoned tracks of the Fürigen Railway to Oberschilt, then a steep climb to the Bürgenstock, with views of Mount Pilatus and the Mittelland.
A sporty section with views of the Mittelland. Through Alpnachstader Ried and Rotzlochschlucht gorge to the Schnitzturm tower in Stansstad. Ascent along the abandoned tracks of the Fürigen Railway to Oberschilt, then a steep climb to the Bürgenstock, with views of Mount Pilatus and the Mittelland.
Length
16 km
Ascent | Descent
900 m | 480 m
Hiking time
5 h 15 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(mountain hiking trail)
|
medium
Arrival | return travel
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Waldstätterweg along Uferstrasse to Pt. 435
Duration
until further notice
Reason
Construction & maintenance work
Due to construction traffic, the hiking trail section on the Waldstätterweg in the Eichiried/Unterberg forest along the Uferstrasse to pt. 435 (and vice versa) is closed until further notice. A diversion via the embankment is signposted.
Status
validated
Data source: Swiss Hiking Federation and Cantonal hiking associations
Arrival | return travel
Contact
Signpost management
Signposting is managed by the cantonal hiking trail organisation on behalf of the communities.
Nidwaldner Wanderwege
6370 Stans
info@nw-wanderwege.ch
www.nw-wanderwege.ch