871 Schneeschuhtrail Maria-Rickenbach
871 Schneeschuhtrail Maria-Rickenbach

Snowshoe trekking

Schneeschuhtrail Maria-Rickenbach

Schneeschuhtrail Maria-Rickenbach

Niederrickenbach Dorf–Ahorn–Hermisegg–Niederrickenbach Dorf

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Schneeschuhtrail Maria-Rickenbach

Schneeschuhtrail Maria-Rickenbach

This moderately challenging snowshoe trail surrounded by pristine nature offers stunning views into the Engelberg Valley, away from the hustle and bustle. It leads from the Maria-Rickenbach pilgrimage site with its famous monastery mainly through the forest and across meadows.
The aerial cableway takes you from Dallenwil to the start of the trail at Niederrickenbach, also known as Maria-Rickenbach. The hamlet is beautifully situated on a hillside. With its Maria-Rickenbach Benedictine monastery, it used to be a popular destination for pilgrims. Until 1986, the nuns ran an institute requiring that ten places were made available for needy children from the Canton of Nidwalden every year. Children from Niederrickenbach were also attending classes here. To this day, a few nuns live in the monastery, selling tea, ointments and other products at its shop.

The snowshoe trail, which starts at the mountain station, is ideal for experienced winter sports enthusiasts. It leads mainly through the forest and across meadows. You first walk along the monastery's walls through the mountain village. The route then climbs steadily in several switchbacks, passing the Steinrüti farm, a log hut with a barbecue pit and a compost toilet. After a short while, the path enters the forest and continues toward Ahorn.

At Bachboden, the route crosses the Buoholzbach brook for the first time. You then turn around and continue uphill across the Hermisegg. Next comes a steep section down to the bridge and again across the brook. After reaching the Ahorn fork, continue on the ascending route. The trail leads via Steinrüti back to Maria-Rickenbach.
This moderately challenging snowshoe trail surrounded by pristine nature offers stunning views into the Engelberg Valley, away from the hustle and bustle. It leads from the Maria-Rickenbach pilgrimage site with its famous monastery mainly through the forest and across meadows.
The aerial cableway takes you from Dallenwil to the start of the trail at Niederrickenbach, also known as Maria-Rickenbach. The hamlet is beautifully situated on a hillside. With its Maria-Rickenbach Benedictine monastery, it used to be a popular destination for pilgrims. Until 1986, the nuns ran an institute requiring that ten places were made available for needy children from the Canton of Nidwalden every year. Children from Niederrickenbach were also attending classes here. To this day, a few nuns live in the monastery, selling tea, ointments and other products at its shop.

The snowshoe trail, which starts at the mountain station, is ideal for experienced winter sports enthusiasts. It leads mainly through the forest and across meadows. You first walk along the monastery's walls through the mountain village. The route then climbs steadily in several switchbacks, passing the Steinrüti farm, a log hut with a barbecue pit and a compost toilet. After a short while, the path enters the forest and continues toward Ahorn.

At Bachboden, the route crosses the Buoholzbach brook for the first time. You then turn around and continue uphill across the Hermisegg. Next comes a steep section down to the bridge and again across the brook. After reaching the Ahorn fork, continue on the ascending route. The trail leads via Steinrüti back to Maria-Rickenbach.
5 km | 1 Stage
240 m | 240 m
2 h 20 min
medium

Arrival | return travel

Arrival / return travel Niederrickenbach Dorf
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Season

Winter season
The winter season is usually from beginning of December to the end of March.
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Routing
Due to snow conditions, the locally signposted route may differ from that shown on the SwitzerlandMobility web map. If in doubt, follow the local signs.

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Contact

Tourismus Maria-Rickenbach
c/o Luftseilbahn Dallenwil-Niederrickenbach, Talstation LDN 1
6383 Dallenwil
Tel. +41 (0)41 628 17 35
info@maria-rickenbach.ch
www.maria-rickenbach.ch

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Pilgerhaus Maria Rickenbach
Pilgerhaus Maria Rickenbach
Niederrickenbach
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Niederrickenbach
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For snow shoe trekking, follow the logo indicated on the pink signposts. Take a printout of our web map on your tour for safety's sake.
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