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Emmetten wildlife observation trail

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Jolanda Wigger
on the October 24, 2021

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Observe black grouse courtship displays and, with a little luck and a keen eye, other animals high above Emmetten and Beckenried. Equipped with binoculars and a rucksack, follow the former game warden to discover the wildlife in the area around Niederbauen.

moderate

Distance 10.9 km

3:42 h

473 m

765 m

1,759 m

1,251 m

The unique wildlife observation trail leads from Niederbauen to the Stockhütte or via Heitliberg to Klewenalp. The outing lasts between three and four-and-a-half hours depending on the itinerary.

The trail benefits from 16 info-panels describing the local wildlife and 12 species of bird. The moorland in the Niederbauen region is unique and therefore protected.

The wildlife moves around according to the seasons. The expert guide knows the best places for observing the fauna.

Author’s recommendation

Gourmet tip: Pork fillet with hay crust at the Berggasthaus Niederbauen.

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Region Klewenalp

Update: October 27, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

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Highest point

1,759 m

Lowest point

1,251 m

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More information:

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

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Start

Niederbauen (1,570 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'683'460E 1'200'057N

46.946358, 8.534917

DMS

46°56'46.9"N 8°32'05.7"E

UTM

32T 464606 5199308

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Destination

Stockhütte or Klewenalp

Turn-by-turn directions

Niederbauen - Stockhütte or Niederbauen - Heitliberg - Klewenalp

Note

Wildlife refuge Scheidegg: December 15 - April 30

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Bus from Stans to Emmetten or Beckenried.

Getting there

Route planner to Beckenried oder Emmetten.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'683'460E 1'200'057N

46.946358, 8.534917

DMS

46°56'46.9"N 8°32'05.7"E

UTM

32T 464606 5199308

w3w

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Question from Urs Kast · November 28, 2020 · Community

Im Beschrieb heisst es, dass es Fach- und Ortskundige Führer gibt. Wo und wie kann ich mit einem Führer Kontakt aufnehmen?

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

10.9 km

Duration

3:42 h

Ascent

473 m

Descent

765 m

Highest point

1,759 m

Lowest point

1,251 m

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