For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Nidwalden. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful nature trails.
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The 10 Most Beautiful nature trails in Nidwalden

Nature Trail
· Central Switzerland
From Grafenort through the Aaschlucht(gorge) to Engelberg
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Difficulty
easy
8.9 km
2:45 h
436 m
5 m
This theme trail with information boards through the Aaschlucht gorge is ideal for hot summer days thanks to its shady forest and cooling spray.

Nature Trail
· Switzerland
Alpine flower trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.5 km
2:00 h
154 m
66 m
This themed trail combines the two alpine flower trails.

Nature Trail
· Switzerland
Auf dem Förster-Trail um Seelisberg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.4 km
2:59 h
345 m
347 m
Seelisberg ist die Sonnenterrasse der Zentralschweiz. Hier treffen sich spannende Historie, atemberaubende Aussichten, lauschige Wälder und verwunschene Lichtungen. Auf dem Förstertrail erfahren wir zudem viele spannende Geschichten rund um den Wald. Eine gemütliche Rundwanderung mit hohem Erlebniswert!

Nature Trail
· Central Switzerland
Adventure Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.4 km
0:57 h
37 m
36 m
Treasure hunt around the Trübsee
Smuggli has hidden a treasure for you, but you can only find it with the correct solution

Nature Trail
· Engelberg
Alpkäse-Trail
recommended route
46.9 km
14:30 h
2,024 m
2,024 m
The Alpine Cheese Trail passes by seven cheese dairies around Engelberg. This varied hiking route offers beautiful mountain views and tempting treats for cheese connoisseurs.

Nature Trail
· Dallenwil
Alp gold at Wirzweli
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.1 km
3:00 h
500 m
250 m
Dallenwil – Wiesenberg – Ächerlipass – Wirzweli - Dallenwil

Nature Trail
· Nidwalden
Schmugglis Sbrinz Route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4.8 km
1:30 h
24 m
543 m
The historic Sbrinz Route leads from Lucerne via Engelberg to Domodossola. This is where the popular Sbrinz cheese used to be brought and exchanged for olive oil, red wine and other Italian goods. Smuggler Engelbert and his mule Schmuggli try to solve six tricky riddles between Lake Trübsee and the alp Untertrübsee and remain undetected by customs officers and witches. Follow them, solve the tasks and try to find the right solution word. You can win attractive prizes.

Nature Trail
· Engelberg
Alpine Cheese Trail Untertrübsee/Gerschnialp section
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.5 km
2:35 h
412 m
412 m
Short, easy to walk, varied, and with plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat – the Alpine Cheese Trail section to Untertrübsee/Gerschnialp is great for families with children.

Nature Trail
Buiräbähnli Safari
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multi-stage route
46.1 km
17:25 h
3,737 m
3,737 m
This demanding multi-day hike is 12.5 hours (pure walking time) in length and takes place off the beaten track.

Nature Trail
· Central Switzerland
Mountain flower trail Trübsee - Obertrübsee
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.5 km
0:40 h
0 m
89 m
On the mountain flower path Trübsee you walk from the middle station Trübsee comfortably along the lake to Obertrübsee.
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From Grafenort through the Aaschlucht(gorge) to Engelberg by Angelo
Photo: Angelo Kraft, Community
Photo: Angelo Kraft, Community
Photo: Angelo Kraft, Community
Photo: Angelo Kraft, Community
Photo: Angelo Kraft, Community
Photo: Angelo Kraft, Community
Photo: Angelo Kraft, Community
Photo: Angelo Kraft, Community
Photo: Angelo Kraft, Community
Photo: Angelo Kraft, Community
Photo: Angelo Kraft, Community
August 27, 2022
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When did you do this route? August 07, 2022
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February 28, 2022
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When did you do this route? February 27, 2022
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Alpine flower trail by Irmgard
Photo: Gehrig Irmgard, Community
Photo: Gehrig Irmgard, Community
Photo: Gehrig Irmgard, Community
Photo: Gehrig Irmgard, Community
Photo: Gehrig Irmgard, Community
Photo: Gehrig Irmgard, Community
September 01, 2021
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