One highlight is followed by another on this hiking tour through the canton of Obwalden. The tour starts high up on Mount Pilatus and then goes in a wide arc past Sörenberg and the Glaubenbielen pass to the geographical centre of Switzerland.
The idyllic Älggialp is an ideal location for a pleasant rest after the strenuous first stage. Freshly fortified, you continue the tour to the picturesque mountain lakes of Melchsee-Frutt, before concluding the tour on the Obwaldner Höhenweg with a hike over the Storegg and the descent into the Engelberg valley.
Up to Pilatus with the world's steepest cogwheel railway. Sensational panorama of countless Alpine summits; historic hotel. Lovely moorland landscapes on the way through the Schlierental and across the Schlierengrat in the region of the Entlebuch biosphere reserve.
Panoramic pre-Alpine hike over the Glaubenberg saddle and Glaubenbielenpass to Schönbüel. On the hike: alp products direct from the farm. Rewarding summit detour to the Höchgumme with stunning views down to the Brienzersee.
The popular hike from Schönbüel-Brünigpass stimulates all the senses and is not short of sensational views. Spectacular ring-side seat: the Gibel, with views down to Brienzersee and Thunersee. Ridge hike to Wilerhorn, rewarding summit ascent.
High-level path with beautiful views into the rugged Melchtal valley, home to eagles and chamois. The Storegg, a historic crossing on the pilgrims' path from Obwalden to the monastery village of Engelberg, is the last topographical highlight of the route. After arrival in Eggen, take the cable car down into the valley to Grafenort and the train to Engelberg.
approx. 5 h
approx. 15 km
800 m
1'300 m
Day
8
Departure or extra nights
Tour character
One of the most beautiful high altitude trails in Switzerland awaits you. For the partly long stages you need good basic fitness. The paths are in good condition and for the most part easy to walk. Sure-footedness is nevertheless required.
Cable car rides and rides on public transport not included (approx. CHF 60)
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Information
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
Parking in Alpnachstad. CHF 6.- per day.
Return journey to Lucerne, Duration: approx. 30 minutes.
Travel Documents
Travel documents "analogous":
By default, your travel package includes a set of travel documents, which we will transmit you in advance. The following documents will inform you about your tour:
Travel program with all organizational details.
Official guidebook « Cycling Switzerland»
maps for your biking and/or hiking routes
Detailed maps about your stage locations
Detailed programme day-by-day
Travel documents "digital":
If you select the option "digital travel documents" when booking, we will provide you with all documents for your trip in a digital form. You will receive a small set of documents with the following content:
Manuals for the use of necessary apps
luggage tags
eventual vouchers
En route you will inform yourself easily with the app of SwitzerlandMobility and other free apps. Background information and all other documents are electronically assigned and can be downloaded to your mobile phone in advance.
Since this option saves resources and costs, a discount of CHF 30.- per room is offered.