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The Top 17 Natural Monuments in Nidwalden

Nidwalden’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 17

beautiful natural monuments in Nidwalden. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Stanserhorn Summit

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Stanserhorn is a 1897 m high mountain in the canton of Nidwalden. The Stanserhorn is located between the towns of Stans, Ennetmoos, Kerns, Dallenwil and Oberdorf, south of Lake Lucerne. …

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Pilatus Kulm Summit

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Incredible views of the Swiss mountains, Lucerne and the Jura.

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Bürgenstock Cliff Path

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The hiking trail is always worth a trip. The views are gigantic. There is something to see on every corner.

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Esel 2.119 meters

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The donkey is at 2118.7 m above sea level. M. the most striking rock formation of Pilatus and closes the mountain range.

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Final climb to Pilatus

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A short but challenging path leads from Pilatus to the Matthorn, where we are rewarded with a brilliant view of the Sarneraa Valley.
The Matthorn is 2040 m high.

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Dinosaur Rock Beckenried

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Interesting fossils and dinosaur tracks. We met their discoverer by chance, who took us on a private tour.

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Panoramic Gallery on Mount Pilatus

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The rock gallery is worth a detour. you have a wonderful view. Be careful when going down the iron stairs. It is steep

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Chastelendossen

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The Chastelendossen is a very interesting rock, including some old tunnel that ends in a room after about 10 meters.

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Wildflower Nature Trail

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Great educational trail that shows hikers the incredible diversity of alpine flora that they encounter at every turn.

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Split Rock

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This special place is very impressive.
If you have the time and inclination, you can also do a lap through the crack.

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The Top 17 Natural Monuments in Nidwalden

Stanserhorn Summit

Pilatus Kulm Summit

Bürgenstock Cliff Path

Esel 2.119 meters

Final climb to Pilatus

Dinosaur Rock Beckenried

Panoramic Gallery on Mount Pilatus

Chastelendossen

Wildflower Nature Trail

Split Rock

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