Mueterschwandenberg bike tour

01:30 h
400 m
17 m
435 m
833 m
398 m
12.86 km
Start: Stans
Destination: Stans

This varied tour starts in Stans, cantonal capital of Nidwalden, and passes through the Rotz Gorge to charming Drachenried.

Start

Stans

Rotzburg barbecue spot, Ennetmoos

Fireplace

© Nidwalden Tourismus, Nidwalden Tourismus, Picasa 2.7

Klostermatt barbecue spot, Stans

Fireplace

Best to visit

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Directions

Start at Stans station. Then head for Rotzbergstrasse via Tottikonstrasse – Spichermatte – Länderpark. You are advised to dismount for the short steep section through the Rotz Gorge. Greeting you at the top is the charming countryside around Drachenried. The route then proceeds via St. Jakob back to Stans.

Tour information

Barrier-Free
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road

Equipment

Experienced MTB’ers will find the ride from Ennetmoos through the Rotz Gorge no problem. The tour can also be completed by MTB from Stans via Ennetmoos – Rotz Gorge - Rotzloch back to Stans.

Directions & Parking facilities

Routenplaner nach Stans.

kostenpflichtige Parkplätze beim Gemeindeparkplatz in Stans.

Bahnfahrt nach Stans. Zum Fahrplan.

Additional information

For tourist information:
Nidwalden Tourism
Bahnhofplatz 2
6370 Stans
+41 41 610 88 33
info@nidwalden.com
nidwalden.com

Cycling routes
Mountain bike tours

Author

Nidwalden Tourismus

Organization

Nidwalden Tourismus

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Culinary tip in the vicinity:

Drachenried Shop, Ennetmoos
If you're out and about in Drachenried, it's worth making a detour to the speciality shop. Here you can buy homemade syrup, egg kirsch, ostrich meat and much more. You are also welcome to put together your own gift basket or gift box.
drachenried.ch

Safety guidelines

Cyclists are warned not to linger in the Rotz Gorge due to the danger of falling rocks.

Map

Die Broschüre «Velotouren in Ob- und Nidwalden» ist bei Nidwalden Tourismus erhältlich.