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Nidwalden

The best running trails in Nidwalden

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Running in Nidwalden is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Nidwalden—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 11, 2025

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1. Ridge Trail to the Summit – Stanserhorn Mountain Station loop from Stans

18.7km

03:25

1,350m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Alpnachstad Lakeside Path – Alpnachstad Pier loop from Stansstad

14.2km

01:40

270m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lake Lucerne Lakeside Path loop from Ennethorw

8.18km

00:54

80m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Runway Crossing – Ennetbürgen Dorf Bus Stop loop from Buochs

11.4km

01:11

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Lake Lucerne Lakeside Path loop from Hergiswil Matt

11.0km

01:10

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View of the Hammetschwand Lift – View of Lake Lucerne loop from Stansstad

21.9km

03:08

1,010m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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7. View of the Hammetschwand Lift loop from Ennetbürgen

6.86km

00:54

280m

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Ennetbürgen Dorf Bus Stop loop from Buochs

10.4km

01:06

80m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Water Lilies at Chernwald Pond loop from Alpnach

8.90km

00:59

100m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of Mount Pilatus – View of Nas and the Lake loop from Kehrsiten

7.61km

00:59

270m

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails in Nidwalden

1. Ridge Trail to the Summit – Stanserhorn Mountain Station loop from Stans

2. Alpnachstad Lakeside Path – Alpnachstad Pier loop from Stansstad

3. Lake Lucerne Lakeside Path loop from Ennethorw

4. Runway Crossing – Ennetbürgen Dorf Bus Stop loop from Buochs

5. Lake Lucerne Lakeside Path loop from Hergiswil Matt

6. View of the Hammetschwand Lift – View of Lake Lucerne loop from Stansstad

7. View of the Hammetschwand Lift loop from Ennetbürgen

8. Ennetbürgen Dorf Bus Stop loop from Buochs

9. Water Lilies at Chernwald Pond loop from Alpnach

10. View of Mount Pilatus – View of Nas and the Lake loop from Kehrsiten

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