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Lake Sarnen circular tour
Cycling
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/ Rundweg Sarnersee, Seefeld SarnenPhoto: Obwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee -
/ Seerundfahrt, Seefeld SarnenPhoto: Obwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Seerundfahrt SarnerseePhoto: Obwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Seerundfahrt SarnerseePhoto: Obwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Seerundfahrt SarnerseePhoto: Obwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Seerundfahrt SarnerseePhoto: Obwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Seerundfahrt SarnerseePhoto: Obwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Seerundfahrt SarnerseePhoto: Obwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Seerundfahrt SarnerseePhoto: Obwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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
17.1 km
1:10 h
95 m
95 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.
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
520 m
Lowest point
470 m
Best time of year
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Tips, hints and links
Follow the red signposts for cycling.The route can also be completed in the opposite direction.
Start
Giswil (472 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'658'047E 1'188'389N
DD
46.844110, 8.199640
DMS
46°50'38.8"N 8°11'58.7"E
UTM
32T 438975 5188151
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Destination
Giswil
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'658'047E 1'188'389N
DD
46.844110, 8.199640
DMS
46°50'38.8"N 8°11'58.7"E
UTM
32T 438975 5188151
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
easy
Distance
17.1 km
Duration
1:10 h
Ascent
95 m
Descent
95 m
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