Walenpfad

  • 11.19 km long
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Condition: medium
  • Great panorama
  • Hiking
  • 4:05 h
  • 11.19 km
  • 561 m
  • 671 m
  • 1,598 m
  • 1,953 m
  • 355 m
  • Start: Bannalp (Oberrickenbach)
  • Destination: Ristis (Engelberg)

The Walenpfad is one of the most beautiful high-altitude hikes in Switzerland. This unique day route is very varied and leads high above the Engelberg valley, offering panoramic views from Bannalp to the Brunni area or vice versa.

The hike starts at the Bannalp mountain station with the ascent to Walenegg – the highest viewpoint of the Walenpfad. Near the end of the route, tired hikers can refresh themselves at the Brunnihütte with an Älperzneyni. On the “Kitzelpfad” around the nearby Hätzli lake, you wade over moor, gravel, wood chips, and stones and enjoy the tingling feeling of natural relaxation. Afterwards, a short descent to Ristis follows (chairlift as an alternative).

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown (2%)
Trail (16%)
Path (82%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Tour information

  • Nature Highlight

Author

Nidwalden Tourismus

Organization

Nidwalden Tourismus

License (master data)

Nidwalden Tourismus
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