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Schacherseppli Trail

Route
Thematic Trail
Length
9.8 km
Travel time
approx. 3 h
Tour details
Tour details
Schacherseppli Trail
Schacherseppli Themenweg Wegweiser
Photo: Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
Schacherseppli Trail
Lauibrücke in Giswil
Photo: Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
Schacherseppli Trail
Posten Klangspiel auf dem Erlebnisweg
Photo: Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
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Explore the Schacherseppli trail in Giswil, which commemorates the late yodeller Ruedi Rymann.
Ruedi Rymann became Giswil's most famous son through his work. The Schacherseppli trail was created to honour him and his famous hit "Dr Schacherseppli". It presents the work of Ruedi Rymann amidst wonderful natural surroundings.

Short and long variants

The trail begins at Giswil station, where a tall wooden Schacherseppli figure marks the starting point. Special signposts lead to Bahnhofweg, where the first post is located at the old railway station stables.

In addition to the 10 km circular walk marked in red, which is dedicated to Ruedi Rymann, yodeller, game warden and a friend of nature, a shorter trail 4 km trail is dedicated to the song "Dr Schacherseppli". This is marked in blue and branches off at the bridge over the Laui.

The short tour is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. Take care: the bridge over the Laui is only 80 cm wide.

Technical details

Tour type
Thematic Trail
Difficulty
Easy
Condition
2 / 6
Ascent
115 m
Descent
115 m
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Accessible by bus and train
Yes