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Bürgenstock Felsenweg circular hike - closed
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/ Aussicht auf dem Bürgenstock, Hammetschwand Lift im HintergrundPhoto: Nidwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee -
/ Lakeview Ballroom, Bürgenstock ResortPhoto: Nidwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Aussichtsplattform auf dem FelsenwegPhoto: Nidwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Rollstuhl und kinderwagentauglicher WanderwegPhoto: Nidwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Sitzgelegenheiten auf dem FelsenwegPhoto: Nidwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Hammetschwand Lift BergstationPhoto: Nidwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Zwischenverpflegung beim Hammetschwand RestaurantPhoto: Nidwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Sonnenuntergang auf dem Bürgenstock, Hammetschand Restaurant im HintergrundPhoto: Nidwalden Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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/ Die Rakete – der Hammetschwand-LiftPhoto: Nidwalden Tourismus, Verein Weg der Schweiz
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/ Blick vom Felsenweg Richtung LuzernPhoto: Nidwalden Tourismus
The Bürgenstock Felsenweg and the Hammetschwand Lift are currently closed. The Hammetschwand viewpoint can be reached via the hiking trails. The reopening will be in spring 2021, depends on the snow and weather conditions.
16 November 2020
Bürgenstock – Känzeli – Honegg – Bürgenstock
This route passes through an inaccessible area and is therefore closed. Current information
The construction of the Felsenweg at Bürgenstock was associated with considerable difficulties. In order to construct a viable route, blasting had to be carried out and retaining walls six to seven metres high had to be erected. At the same time, rock cut-outs were made and small tunnels constructed. In the rear part of the path, suspension devices are embedded in the rock and the path is led over these supporting devices. The structural execution and today's maintenance are demanding and dangerous according to the topographical conditions. Miners from the Tyrol were entrusted with the work at the beginning of the last century - for a daily wage of five to six francs.
Author’s recommendation
The Hammetschwand Panoramalift is only for those who are free from vertigo. However, the view of the steeply sloping rocks down into the lake is very impressive and breathtaking. In less than a minute, the highest freestanding outdoor lift in Europe takes you up to the impressive Bürgenstock viewing terrace. The 152.8 m high lift is one of the most daring tourist facilities of the "Belle Époque".
Enjoy an aperitif after the hike in the Berggasthaus Hammetschwand.
Tips, hints and links
More information:Nidwalden Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 2
6370 Stans
+41 (0)41 610 88 33
info@nidwalden.com
www.nidwalden.com
More hiking trails: nidwalden.com/hiking
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By train: Zentralbahn from Lucerne with stop in Stansstad. By post bus to the Bürgenstock.By ship: By (shuttle) ship across Lake Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock. By the Bürgenstock railroad to the resort.
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