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Arvigrat – View of Obwalden Valley loop from Ächerlipass

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Arvigrat – View of Obwalden Valley loop from Ächerlipass

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Arvigrat – View of Obwalden Valley loop from Ächerlipass

03:24

7.38km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 17 m for 2.06 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.17 km

Wedding bench (no longer on site)

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the bench on the Arvigrat you have a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains

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2.59 km

Arvigrat

Highlight • Summit

The Arvigrat runs along the border of the cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden. The whole way is a nice tightrope walk. The route only occasionally has somewhat narrower passages and …

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2.87 km

View of Obwalden Valley

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When you reach the summit of the Arvigrat, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Obwalden valley, which stretches out below in a patchwork of alpine pastures and deep green forests.

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6.16 km

Ächerli Pass

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The Ächerli Pass is a small connecting pass at 1458m between the two half-cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden and leads from Dallenwil to Sand near Kerns. This pass has historical …

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7.03 km

View of Stanserhorn and Buochserhorn

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.63 km

1.54 km

1.18 km

977 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

2.71 km

998 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,960 m)

Lowest point (1,420 m)

Weather

Monday 17 August

23°C

9°C

42 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

June 11, 2023,Ächerlipass - Arvigrat - Arvihütte - Ächerlipass

Beautiful hike over barren rocks and flower meadows.

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October 2, 2023,Wunderschöne Wanderung ab Ächerli zum Arvigrat

Very nice but challenging hike to Arvigrat.
The hike starts at Ächerli, where the car can be parked. You can get to Ächerli either from Kerns, Wisserlen (OW) or from Dallenwil, Wirzweli (NW).

The way there is steadily uphill. Good sure-footedness and fitness are required. However, the view of the surrounding mountains, such as the Stanserhorn and the Pilatus, makes …

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Arvigrat – View of Obwalden Valley loop from Ächerlipass

Wedding bench (no longer on site)

Arvigrat

View of Obwalden Valley

Scharti Summit

Ächerli Pass

View of Stanserhorn and Buochserhorn

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