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Sachseln

House of Niklaus and Dorothee

Highlight • Historical Site

House of Niklaus and Dorothee

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    1. House of Niklaus and Dorothee – Ranft Chapels loop from Sachseln

    8.54km

    02:32

    250m

    250m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 4, 2022

    This highlight probably primarily refers to the house of Niklaus and Dorothee - and not the hermitage and chapel in Ranft.
    Niklaus built the house himself, as assumed, around 1450. He lived there with his family until he became a hermit. After he left, Dorothee and his children continued to live in this house.
    The house was changed several times over the centuries, but was restored to its original state in 1944/45 in preparation for his canonization in 1947.


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    May to Sept. 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (open all day Saturday and Sunday)
    April and October: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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      December 26, 2021

      The Swiss Way of St. James is an absolute adventure

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        July 15, 2021

        Hiking path place of silence to the chapel

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          Location: Sachseln, Obwalden, Zentralschweiz, Switzerland

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