Cycling in Nidwalden is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Zentralschweiz. So you can find your perfect Nidwalden bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 13, 2025

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1. Mueterschwandenberg bike tour - round trip up the panoramic mountain

23.3km

01:48

430m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wichelsee – Alpnachersee lakeside cycle path loop from Buochs

45.0km

02:54

320m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Beckenried–Gersau Car Ferry – View of Lake Sarnen loop from Beckenried

67.0km

04:07

500m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Lagboden Alpine Farm – Ächerlipass Viewpoint loop from Stansstad

38.7km

03:08

1,100m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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635

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5. View of Lake Lucerne – Villa Krämerstein Park loop from Hergiswil Matt

20.2km

01:15

190m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Winkelried Monument Stans – View of the Stanserhorn loop from Stans

19.7km

01:32

420m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. View of Lake Alpnach – Pilatus aircraft factory - factory tour possible with prior registration loop from Stans

22.3km

01:58

510m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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361

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8. Top gravel path along the Aa – View of Lake Lucerne loop from Hergiswil Matt

58.7km

03:56

760m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Beckenried–Gersau Car Ferry – Stockhütte loop from Buochs

30.9km

03:11

1,330m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of Lake Lucerne – Beckenried–Gersau Car Ferry loop from Stans

73.6km

04:19

510m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Nidwalden

1. Mueterschwandenberg bike tour - round trip up the panoramic mountain

2. Wichelsee – Alpnachersee lakeside cycle path loop from Buochs

3. Beckenried–Gersau Car Ferry – View of Lake Sarnen loop from Beckenried

4. Lagboden Alpine Farm – Ächerlipass Viewpoint loop from Stansstad

5. View of Lake Lucerne – Villa Krämerstein Park loop from Hergiswil Matt

6. Winkelried Monument Stans – View of the Stanserhorn loop from Stans

7. View of Lake Alpnach – Pilatus aircraft factory - factory tour possible with prior registration loop from Stans

8. Top gravel path along the Aa – View of Lake Lucerne loop from Hergiswil Matt

9. Beckenried–Gersau Car Ferry – Stockhütte loop from Buochs

10. View of Lake Lucerne – Beckenried–Gersau Car Ferry loop from Stans

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