recommended route
Off the beaten track
Hiking Trail
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/ NiederrickenbachPhoto: Roland Baumgartner (Nidwalden Tourismus), Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
(Wolfenschiessen –) Brändlen – Gigichrüz – Haldigrat – Niederrickenbach/Dallenwil
moderate
Distance 11.3 km
3:00 h
800 m
100 m
1,938 m
495 m
A shorter hike from Brändlen to Haldigrat. Thanks to the small cable cars from Wolfenschiessen to Brändlen and from Haldigrat with the chairlift to Alpboden near Niederrickenbach, this is a very enjoyable pre-alpine tour.
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,938 m
Lowest point
495 m
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Tips and hints
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
Start
Brändlen (Wolfenschiessen) (539 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'673'307E 1'195'815N
DD
46.909400, 8.400877
DMS
46°54'33.8"N 8°24'03.2"E
UTM
32T 454374 5195270
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Destination
Haldigrat / Niederrickenbach
Turn-by-turn directions
From Wolfenschiessen we take the small cable car to Berghof Brändlen of Family Schmitter. After two hours of ascent, an impressive mountain panorama awaits you at Gigichrüz. You can see from Säntis to Mythen and Pilatus. The view also extends to the Canton Jura. On the Haldigrat - once a winter sports area with ski lift - we sit down on the terrace and order a small lunch. The "descent" with Kurt's chairlift is comfortable. The marching time calculation and height differences consider the use of the cable cars.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'673'307E 1'195'815N
DD
46.909400, 8.400877
DMS
46°54'33.8"N 8°24'03.2"E
UTM
32T 454374 5195270
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.3 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
800 m
Descent
100 m
Highest point
1,938 m
Lowest point
495 m
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