Southwards along the ridge

Route

Hiking Trail

Length

16.4 km

Travel time

approx. 5 ½ h

Hiking on the Arvigrat, with a view of Lake Lucerne
Photo: Christina Bucher, CC BY-ND, Nidwalden Tourismus

Schmaler Wanderweg über den Arvigrat
Photo: Christina Bucher, CC BY-ND, Nidwalden Tourismus

Aussicht auf Wirzweli und den Vierwaldstättersee
Photo: Christina Bucher, CC BY-ND, Nidwalden Tourismus

Oldtimer-Standseilbahn Stanserhorn Mittelstation
Photo: Roland Baumgartner (Nidwalden Tourismus), CC BY-ND, Nidwalden Tourismus

Stanserhorn - Ächerli - Arvigrat - Gummen (Wirzweli) - Dallenwil

Ridge walk with view on all sides towards Lake Lucerne, Brünig Pass and Engelberg valley.

Technical details

Tour type: Hiking Trail
Starting point: Stanserhorn mountain station
Point of arrival: Dallenwil
Difficulty: Medium
Condition: 4 / 6
Ascent: 700 m
Descent: 2019 m
Best Time of Year: June, July, August, September, October
Directions: After a thrilling ride on the CabriO double-deck cableway to the Stanserhorn, a cup of coffee on the panoramic terrace is a must. From Adlerhorst (Stanserhorn), the well-secured descent follows the Geo Trail towards Chrinnen with views of the striking rock formations at the Chli Horn. At the Holzwang, it is worth making a detour to the chapel with the same name. Proceed via the Ächerli to arrive at the climb heading for the Arvigrat. The climb from Chüenerenegg is steep: negotiating the tree roots calls for great care, especially in wet weather. The last few metres to the summit are somewhat exposed, the flanks of the Arvigrat are steep. The descent first takes you southwards on the ridge, then down to the Schellenflue refuge and on the road to the Gummenalp (restaurant). The variant that bypasses the Ronengrat on the east side is also particularly lovely at the end. Then we go by train or by foot to Wirzweli, with a break at the mountain inn Arviblick and then by cable car down to Dallenwil.
Cable cars are included in the time calculation (pure walking time).
Safety information: Eine gute Ausrüstung inkl. Regen- und Wärmeschutz ist empfohlen.
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Parking

Bei der Stanserhornbahn sowie beim Wirzweli hat es kostenpflichtige Parkmöglichkeiten.

Accessible by bus and train

Yes

Public transport

Die Stanserhorn Bahn ist nur wenige Gehminuten vom Bahnhof Stans entfernt.

Further information & links

More information:

Nidwalden Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 2
6370 Stans
+41 (0)41 610 88 33
info@nidwalden.com
www.nidwalden.com