Running in Obwalden 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 Obwalden—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: October 8, 2025

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1. View of Lake Sarnen – View of Lake Sarnen loop from Sarnen

18.5km

02:01

110m

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

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2. Turnacher Weather Station loop from Kaiserstuhl

9.80km

01:04

120m

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

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3. Turnacher Weather Station loop from Lungern

9.47km

01:02

120m

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

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4. Seven Springs – Eugenisee loop from Engelberg

15.6km

01:41

210m

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

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5. Eugenisee loop from Engelberg

14.3km

02:26

830m

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

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6. Pilatus Cogwheel Railway – Pilatus Kulm Cable Car loop from Alpnachstad

20.8km

04:04

1,600m

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

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7. Tätschbachfall Waterfall – Stäuber Waterfall loop from Engelberg

22.2km

03:19

900m

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

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8. View of Lake Sarnen – View of Lake Sarnen loop from Ewil Maxon

9.92km

01:04

20m

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

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9. Eugenisee loop from Büel

4.94km

00:32

50m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Path Along Lake Sarnen loop from Sarnen Nord

9.23km

00:58

50m

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

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The best running trails in Obwalden

1. View of Lake Sarnen – View of Lake Sarnen loop from Sarnen

2. Turnacher Weather Station loop from Kaiserstuhl

3. Turnacher Weather Station loop from Lungern

4. Seven Springs – Eugenisee loop from Engelberg

5. Eugenisee loop from Engelberg

6. Pilatus Cogwheel Railway – Pilatus Kulm Cable Car loop from Alpnachstad

7. Tätschbachfall Waterfall – Stäuber Waterfall loop from Engelberg

8. View of Lake Sarnen – View of Lake Sarnen loop from Ewil Maxon

9. Eugenisee loop from Büel

10. Path Along Lake Sarnen loop from Sarnen Nord

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