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The Top 7 Mountain Passes in Nidwalden

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Nidwalden and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Rengg Pass

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The Renggpass is located at 885 meters above sea level, exactly between the two cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden. From here you can look down about 450 meters to Lake Lucerne.

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Storegg Pass

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Beautiful pass (1,741 meters) between the cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden. On one side lies the Melchtal, on the other Engelberg.

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View of Grosse Scheidegg

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The views up here are sensational, beautifully rocky.

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First part of the mountain pass is really steep on really small roads. No cars at all during an hour of ride.

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Chrinnen

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It's located slightly to the left on the ascent and slightly to the right on the descent, without any signage. Keep an eye on the map. Beautiful view of Lake Sarnen.

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Hello my lovelies :-)

The difficult mountain hike starts at the public car park (fee required) by the cable car in Stans. From here, after about 300 m, it goes …

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Sinsgäuer Schonegg Pass

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From Oberrickenbach to the pass it is rideable when it is dry.
Not rideable down to Isleten to the first Alp.

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