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Hergiswil

Hergiswil

The best walks and hikes around Hergiswil

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Hiking around Hergiswil is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape, although finding the right route is not always easy. To help, here are the top hikes and walks around Hergiswil — so you can just get out and go.

Pilatus Kulm zu Esel, Oberhaupt und Tomlishorn	Intermediate 01:09 3.78km
Pilatus - Matthorn - Fräkmünt - Ämsigen	Expert 03:55 10.1km
From the lake to the resort	Intermediate 02:14 6.29km
Brunni Cable Car Start Point – Alpgschwänd Mountain Inn loop from Ennethorw	Intermediate 02:17 4.92km

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Pilatus Kulm zu Esel, Oberhaupt und Tomlishorn
01:09
3.78km
3.3km/h
100m
110m
Intermediate
4.9
(85)
656
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Pilatus - Matthorn - Fräkmünt - Ämsigen
03:55
10.1km
2.6km/h
310m
1,000m
Expert
5.0
(6)
24
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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From the lake to the resort
02:14
6.29km
2.8km/h
500m
80m
Intermediate
4.7
(3)
16
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Brunni Cable Car Start Point – Alpgschwänd Mountain Inn loop from Ennethorw
02:17
4.92km
2.2km/h
450m
450m
Intermediate
4.6
(23)
114
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Klimsenhorn Chapel – Zigzag Trail to Mount Pilatus loop from Ennethorw

06:40

12.4km

1.9km/h

1,300m

1,300m

Expert

4.5

(31)

140

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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