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The Swiss Path – Alternative: Bauen - Isenthal - Isleten

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9.01 km long
Difficulty: medium
condition: easy
Great panorama
Hike
  • 03:30 h
  • 600 m
  • 620 m
  • 434 m
  • 908 m
  • 474 m
  • 9.01 km
  • Start: Bauen
  • Destination: Isleten
Demanding alternative along old road between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri. Climbs and descends via challenging mountain paths with attractive viewpoints. In between, tranquil valley walk in secluded Isenthal.

The path is initially steep, but offers various surprises: Hollow paths, ravine traverses and forest paths with the opportunity to take a short breather. You hike past various alpine pastures on the unwooded terrain steps until you reach the ‘Vordere Bärchi’. You can enjoy a marvellous view from the rest area. Now comes the pleasant part: on a forest path into Isenthal and past beautiful farms.

The descent also takes you to a viewing platform, which offers a breathtaking view to the south. Several steep hairpin bends take you to the Urnersee lake in Isleten.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Bauen – Bärchi – Isenthal – Isleten

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Hiking boots with good tread or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.

Directions & Parking facilities

The motorway from Lucerne leads to Bauen via the Flüelen exit in the direction of Seedorf.

The motorway from Zurich leads to Bauen via Axenstrasse in the direction of Altdorf/Seedorf.

There are a few car parks available in Bauen.

Flüelen railway station car park - Bahnhofstrasse 1 - 6454 Flüelen


P+Rail Flüelen car park - Bahnhofstrasse 3 - 6454 Flüelen

Ship. Most visitors come to Bauen by boat. The boat trip from Flüelen and Brunnen only takes between 20 and 25 minutes. The boats run regularly. If you want to treat yourself to a longer boat trip, you can board the boat from Lucerne. You can find exact departure times and information on round trips here: www.lakelucerne.ch

Train and bus. Trains run from Zurich and Lucerne to Flüelen every hour and half hour. The same applies from Ticino. From Flüelen railway station to Bauen, take the bus to Altdorf, Telldenkmal and change to the Postbus at the Altdorf, Post stop, which is just a few minutes' walk away. The final stop is Isleten Seegarten, from where the walk to Bauen takes around 20 to 30 minutes. www.sbb.ch


Alternatively, the Tellbus runs from Lucerne railway station to Altdorf, Telldenkmal with a few stops in between. From the Flüelen, Eggberge valley station stop, it is around a 15-minute walk to the Flüelen boat station. www.aagu.ch

Additional information

The Swiss Path was founded with a forward-looking vision: it is intended to represent an example of nature conservation, whilst remaining a simple place of encounter. To this day, its main features remain the mountains, the lake and the glorious views. www.wegderschweiz.ch

The Swiss Path leads you through the homeland of William Tell. En route, you will spot traces of the past and encounter mythical heroes. You can engage with different images of Switzerland and rediscover the country for yourself.  www.wiegederschweiz.ch

Literature

Cultural landscape guide, Around Lake Lucerne. Waldstätterweg & Swiss Path. 2nd edition.

ISBN 978-3-03818-334-1

Author

Jonas Ulrich

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Highlights

  • Zwyssighaus in Bauen

  • Viewpoints in Isenthal

Map

Hiking map ‘Swiss Path’ 1:25 000 / Federal Office of Topography, Swisstopo.

ISBN 978-3-302-32599-6

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