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Walenpfad
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/ BannalpseePhoto: Nidwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
(Oberrickenbach –) Bannalp – Alp Oberfeld – Walegg – Brunni – Ristis (– Engelberg)
moderate
11.2 km
3:55 h
561 m
671 m
At the beginning and end of this panoramic hike we take the cable car to Bannalp or from Ristis down to Engelberg. But not all differences in altitude have been overcome yet: 561 metres of ascent and 671 metres of descent have to be mastered on the well-secured mountain path - a unique alpine experience for (almost) everyone.
Author’s recommendation
Tip: Buy the round trip ticket with all cable cars included! www.zentralbahn.ch
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
1,953 m
Lowest point
1,598 m
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Tips, hints and links
More information:Nidwalden Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 2
6370 Stans
+41 (0)41 610 88 33
info@nidwalden.com
www.nidwalden.com
More hiking trails: nidwalden.com/hiking
Start
Bannalp (Oberrickenbach) (1,718 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.871753, 8.435680
DMS
46°52'18.3"N 8°26'08.4"E
UTM
32T 456994 5191067
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Destination
Ristis (Engelberg)
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Bannalp mountain station, the hike starts with the ascent to Walenegg - the highest viewpoint of the Walenpfad. Towards the end of the tour, tired hikers can enjoy an "Älperzneyni" (traditional snack) at the Brunnihütte. On the "Kitzelpfad" around the "Härzlisee" (small lake), you wade on moor, gravel, wood chips and stones and enjoy the tingling feeling of natural relaxation. This is followed by a short descent to Ristis (chairlift as an alternative). The cable car brings us to Engelberg.
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all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public transport friendly
Coordinates
DD
46.871753, 8.435680
DMS
46°52'18.3"N 8°26'08.4"E
UTM
32T 456994 5191067
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