Snowshoe Trail Bannalp

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2.56 km long
round trip
Snowshoe
  • 00:55 h
  • 94 m
  • 92 m
  • 1,624 m
  • 1,718 m
  • 94 m
  • 2.56 km
  • Start: Bannalp mountain station
  • Destination: Bannalp mountain station
The Bannalp is a secret gem in the Engelberg Valley. The circular snowshoe trail offers a wonderful backdrop.

The journey up to the small Bannalp wintersports area begins in Oberrickenbach in the lower part of the Engelberg Valley. The «s’blaiä Bähnli» gondola will take you to the starting point of the circular snowshoe hike, which is an easy walk for anyone of average fitness. At the mountain station of the Fell–Chrüzhütte Bannalp cableway you will immediately notice the jagged profile of Bannalp’s famous landmark, the Bietstock. With your back to the prominent peak, you follow the snowshoe trail slightly downhill through the snowy woods to the Bannalp reservoir. Before you loom the peaks of Gross Walenstock and Klein Walenstock, towering majestically over the alpine meadow.

Looking down, you will see the frozen lake, covered in snow. This reservoir has provided the canton of Nidwalden with hydroelectricity since the 1930s. Next, you pass through sparse conifer woodland, with the Bannalp stream on your right, and the path climbs steadily but gently upwards to the Urnerstaffel mountain inn. Here, cold feet and hands can be thawed over a cup of hot tea before returning to the starting point via open terrain.

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Best to visit

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Depends on weather

Directions

Das Gebiet Wolfenschiessen - Bannalp erreichen Sie in ca. 15-20 in. per Auto oder mit dem öffentlichen Verkehr ab Engelberg oder ab Stans.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Snowshoes can be hired directly at the valley station. You must bring your own winter clothing, sturdy shoes and sun protection.

Directions & Parking facilities

The Wolfenschiessen - Bannalp area can be reached in approx. 15-20 min. by car from Engelberg or from Stans.
Parking is possible at the Bannalp valley station.
The Wolfenschiessen - Bannalp area can be reached in approx. 15-20 minutes by public transport from Engelberg or Stans.

Additional information

Author

Engelberg - Titlis Tourismus

Organization

Engelberg-Titlis Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enjoy snowshoeing by moonlight with raclette fun in the mountain guesthouse Urnerstaffel.

Safety guidelines

Please walk along the marked and secured snowshoe paths. The user is responsible for the proposed routes. If you are planning a different route, please refer to the avalanche bulletin, maps and weather forecast.

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Snowshoe Trail Bannalp
6386 Wolfenschiessen