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- 01:45 h
- 200 m
- 200 m
- 858 m
- 1,114 m
- 256 m
- 5.17 km
- Start: Bürgenstock
- Destination: Bürgenstock
In order to allow his guests a walk on the northern slope, tourism pioneer Josef Bucher-Durrer had this path built at the beginning of the last century. The road construction took five years.
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.
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By ship: By (shuttle) ship across Lake Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock. By the Bürgenstock railroad to the resort.
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Nidwalden Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 2
6370 Stans
+41 41 610 88 33
info@nidwalden.com
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Nidwalden Tourismus
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Nidwalden Tourismus
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
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.
Safety guidelines
Die Öffnung des Felsenwegs und des Hammetschwand Lifts ist wetterabhängig. Den aktuellen Öffnungsstatus kann hier geprüft werden.