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Lake Sarnen circular tour

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Obwalden Tourismus

Rundweg Sarnersee, Seefeld Sarnen
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As an easy introduction, the Lake Sarnen circular tour offers a cycling experience for the whole family in a beautiful enclosed valley boasting a unique lake landscape.

easy

Distance 17.1 km

1:12 h

101 m

520 m

470 m

The round trip starts in Giswil. On the cycle path you reach Sachseln and then the capital of Obwalden, Sarnen with its Hexen Tower and unique White Book of Sarnen that tells the story of Tell. Above Sarnen sits Landenberg Castle, from which foreign occupiers were ousted long ago.

The quiet road then leads to Wilen, a sleepy hamlet. Soon you reach the beautiful, shady Forstwald forest with its ancient streams where children like to play. These waterways look charming enough when there is little water, but they can become raging torrents during storms. After the Forstwald, it is worth making a detour to Giswil campsite for its playground and bistro.

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Obwalden Tourismus

Update: August 17, 2021

Difficulty

easy

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Highest point

520 m

Lowest point

470 m

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4.7 km

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0 km

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12.4 km

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Follow the red signposts for cycling.

The route can also be completed in the opposite direction.

Start

Giswil (472 m)

Coordinates:

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2'658'047E 1'188'389N

46.844110, 8.199640

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46°50'38.8"N 8°11'58.7"E

UTM

32T 438975 5188151

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Destination

Giswil

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Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'658'047E 1'188'389N

46.844110, 8.199640

DMS

46°50'38.8"N 8°11'58.7"E

UTM

32T 438975 5188151

w3w

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Difficulty

easy

Distance

17.1 km

Duration

1:12 h

Ascent

101 m

Descent

101 m

Highest point

520 m

Lowest point

470 m

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