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Nidwaldner Höhenweg, Stage 3/6

Regional route No. 88, Stage 3: Melchsee-Frutt – Engelberg
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Description

Regional route
No. 88 (Stanserhorn – Emmetten, Stn. Niederbauen)
Length
21 km
Ascent • Descent
↑ 640 m • ↓ 1550 m
Lowest point • Highest point
995 m • 2210 m
Hiking time
6 h 20 min
Grade
medium
Fitness level
difficult
Regional route No. 88: Nidwaldner Höhenweg
Stages
1. Stanserhorn – Storeggpass
2. Storeggpass – Melchsee-Frutt
3. Melchsee-Frutt – Engelberg
4. Engelberg – Oberrickenbach
5. Oberrickenbach – Brisenhaus
6. Brisenhaus – Emmetten, Stn. Niederbauen
Past four wonderful mountain lakes and over the Jochpass to the monastery village of Engelberg. The nearby imposing mountain world of the Hochstollen, Glogghuis and Titlis bids you welcome. The long descent to Engelberg can be shortened with the aerial cableway.

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