The best walks and hikes in Obwalden
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33,377
hikers
647
hikes
Zentralschweiz? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Obwalden to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Obwalden is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 11, 2025
4.9
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1,039
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1. Whale Trail
11.5km
05:05
580m
460m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
(138)
986
hikers
2. Little Patagonia Round Trip – Engelberg
9.68km
03:24
10m
750m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.9
(92)
686
hikers
3. Pilatus Kulm zu Esel, Oberhaupt und Tomlishorn
3.78km
01:09
100m
110m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(136)
729
hikers
4. Engelberg Aa Gorge adventure trail
8.89km
02:29
10m
450m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(32)
156
hikers
5. Brunnipfad – Engelberg
7.47km
02:42
300m
300m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(50)
235
hikers
6. Aawasser Surenental – Engelberg
24.7km
08:38
1,040m
1,040m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.7
(21)
182
hikers
7. Bärgmandli path Giswil (Route 576)
14.0km
05:19
830m
830m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.0
(10)
82
hikers
8. Four Lakes Hike
26.0km
09:54
1,380m
1,310m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.5
(2)
85
hikers
9. Walenstöcke Circuit - Engelberg
24.8km
10:40
1,410m
1,410m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.8
(21)
168
hikers
10. Power Places Spring Trail – Engelberg
4.55km
01:55
10m
760m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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