Hiking
Wichelsee-Weg
Sarnen–Alpnach Dorf
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Wichelsee-Weg
Sarnen–Alpnach Dorf
The section from Sarnen to Alpnach is particularly attractive thanks to its enchanting nature reserve on the Wichelsee lake. Simply a must-see, from the wide variety of waterfowl and plants to the massive rock faces on the other side of the lake.
The route begins in the small, historic town of Sarnen and leads out of the town alongside the Sarner Aa river. The region is notable for its extensive, lush green fields and meadows and the outlines of the mountains in the background. You pass a wooden bridge and reach the Wichelsee lake through which the Sarner Aa flows. It affords a breathtaking view of the waters and over the green valley.
The nature reserve fulfils every wish. Gnarled trees, wild-growing, colourful shrubbery and a wide variety of plants line the lake shore. It is truly a paradise with various species of animals, which romp in and around the lake. The rock formations, which tower out of the water on the opposite side of the lake, are also remarkable. Peaceful bays and barbecue spots offer resting places.
The path continues through a shady section of woodland to the dam. Here you cross a bridge, after which a wonderful view of the Alpnachtal valley opens out. Mount Pilatus can also be seen from here in good weather. Finally the route leads past the Alpnach airfield to the centre of the town.
The nature reserve fulfils every wish. Gnarled trees, wild-growing, colourful shrubbery and a wide variety of plants line the lake shore. It is truly a paradise with various species of animals, which romp in and around the lake. The rock formations, which tower out of the water on the opposite side of the lake, are also remarkable. Peaceful bays and barbecue spots offer resting places.
The path continues through a shady section of woodland to the dam. Here you cross a bridge, after which a wonderful view of the Alpnachtal valley opens out. Mount Pilatus can also be seen from here in good weather. Finally the route leads past the Alpnach airfield to the centre of the town.
The section from Sarnen to Alpnach is particularly attractive thanks to its enchanting nature reserve on the Wichelsee lake. Simply a must-see, from the wide variety of waterfowl and plants to the massive rock faces on the other side of the lake.
The route begins in the small, historic town of Sarnen and leads out of the town alongside the Sarner Aa river. The region is notable for its extensive, lush green fields and meadows and the outlines of the mountains in the background. You pass a wooden bridge and reach the Wichelsee lake through which the Sarner Aa flows. It affords a breathtaking view of the waters and over the green valley.
The nature reserve fulfils every wish. Gnarled trees, wild-growing, colourful shrubbery and a wide variety of plants line the lake shore. It is truly a paradise with various species of animals, which romp in and around the lake. The rock formations, which tower out of the water on the opposite side of the lake, are also remarkable. Peaceful bays and barbecue spots offer resting places.
The path continues through a shady section of woodland to the dam. Here you cross a bridge, after which a wonderful view of the Alpnachtal valley opens out. Mount Pilatus can also be seen from here in good weather. Finally the route leads past the Alpnach airfield to the centre of the town.
The nature reserve fulfils every wish. Gnarled trees, wild-growing, colourful shrubbery and a wide variety of plants line the lake shore. It is truly a paradise with various species of animals, which romp in and around the lake. The rock formations, which tower out of the water on the opposite side of the lake, are also remarkable. Peaceful bays and barbecue spots offer resting places.
The path continues through a shady section of woodland to the dam. Here you cross a bridge, after which a wonderful view of the Alpnachtal valley opens out. Mount Pilatus can also be seen from here in good weather. Finally the route leads past the Alpnach airfield to the centre of the town.
Length | Number of stages
7 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
50 m | 70 m
Hiking time
1 h 50 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(for wheelchair users)
|
difficult
(for wheelchair users)
Hints
Information for blind and visually impaired people
Blind and visually impaired people can walk the obstacle-free routes thanks to voice guidance. Voice guidance is integrated in the MyWay Pro app. This offer is supported by Procap Switzerland, the Swiss Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and SwitzerlandMobility. Voice guidance is offered only in the MyWay Pro app for iOS.
Information for wheelchair users
The obstacle-free routes enable us to offer a leisure activity to people who depend on paths without substantial natural or physical obstacles. This offer is supported by Procap Switzerland, SwitzerlandMobility, the Swiss Hiking Federation, and the Swiss Cantons.
The sightseeing attractions and overnight accommodation suggested by Switzerland Mobility are not necessarily wheelchair accessible. More information on accessibility is found at www.procap-reisen.ch or www.rollihotel.ch.
Obstacle-free routes, grade of difficulty see PDF.
The sightseeing attractions and overnight accommodation suggested by Switzerland Mobility are not necessarily wheelchair accessible. More information on accessibility is found at www.procap-reisen.ch or www.rollihotel.ch.
Obstacle-free routes, grade of difficulty see PDF.
Details
PDFArrival | return travel
Barrier-free travel / public transport
Arrival is via the support railway station of Luzern, from which the S-Bahn (S5) operates with low-floor trains. These allow level boarding and alighting in Sarnen and Alpnach.
Wheelchair-suitable parking spaces
Sarnen railway station has two parking spaces for wheelchair users.
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WC Sarnen railway station
Sarnen railway station has a Eurokey toilet. WC info: door width: 80cm; movement area 150x85cm; seat height 48cm; hand grips, left moveable, right fixed; access left; mirror height 140cm; washbasin underside clearance 75cm.
Restaurant Gschaffig
The Restaurant Gschaffig is completely wheelchair accessible and has a wheelchair-accessible toilet. WC info: door width 80cm; movement area (DxB) 130x90cm; seat height 50cm; hand grips left fixed, right moveable; access right; mirror height 130cm; washbasin underside clearance 75cm.
Milchstrasse 2
6060 Sarnen
Tel. +41 (0)41 620 89 89
zmittag@cafegschaffig.ch
http://www.cafegschaffig.ch/
km0 - km1.3
The path up to km0.3 is half easily-negotiable cobbles and half asphalt. Then asphalt to km0.6. This is followed by a well-negotiable gravel path, which has two narrow points, each 80-90cm wide.
WC multi-purpose complex
A Eurokey toilet is located at the Ei multi-purpose complex. WC info: door width 80cm; movement area 150x85cm; seat height 48cm; hand grips, left moveable, right fixed; access left; mirror height 140cm; washbasin underside clearance 75cm.
km1.3 - km5.8
At km1.3 is a small bridge with uphill and downhill gradients each of 15% for about 10m. The route between km2.4 and km3.6 is asphalted. From here the route is again along a gravel path to km5.8.
Rest spot
At km4.7 is a rest spot with benches and covered barbecue.
km5.8 - km7.3
At km5.8 is a bridge with a synthetic surface. This is followed by a gravel section with a fall of 12% for a length of about 15m. Then the path to the railway station is asphalted. The underpass at km6.6 has an uphill gradient of 10% over a length of 40m.
Arrival | return travel
Barrier-free return journey / public transport
The return journey is made with the low-floor trains of the S-Bahn (S5) from Alpnach to the support station at Luzern. These allow level boarding and alighting in Sarnen and Alpnach.
Contact
Procap Reisen & Sport
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600 Olten
Tel. +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
www.procap.ch/tourismus-inklusiv
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600 Olten
Tel. +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
www.procap.ch/tourismus-inklusiv
