Lungerersee is a region in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland, centered around its emerald-green lake and surrounded by scenic mountains. The area's diverse landscape, featuring well-maintained trails, lush pastures, and varied elevations, provides a setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. This makes the Lungerersee region a destination for outdoor activities ranging from lakeside strolls to challenging mountain routes.
The Lungerersee region offers more than 30 routes across…
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4.5
(18)
143
riders
9.80km
00:45
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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62
riders
36.8km
02:47
520m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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206
riders
81.7km
06:19
1,740m
1,740m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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75
riders
29.2km
02:59
1,330m
1,330m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.8
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646
riders
84.5km
05:34
2,610m
2,610m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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415
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38.6km
02:42
1,380m
1,380m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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353
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19.5km
00:56
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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250
riders
63.5km
04:21
2,110m
2,110m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
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129
hikers
10.5km
03:54
600m
590m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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119
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16.2km
06:12
1,050m
1,050m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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184
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12.8km
04:35
570m
570m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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66
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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124
riders
78.8km
06:25
1,730m
1,730m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32
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25.5km
03:50
1,390m
1,390m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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56
riders
12.9km
01:01
270m
270m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49
riders
40.6km
03:45
1,300m
1,300m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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74
runners
16.9km
01:56
50m
50m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.21km
00:53
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.1km
01:33
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
12.7km
02:20
960m
960m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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23
hikers
11.7km
04:32
700m
700m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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hikers
8.36km
03:45
670m
670m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9
hikers
10.7km
05:04
770m
770m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9
hikers
7.43km
02:49
500m
500m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
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20
riders
41.4km
03:45
1,660m
1,660m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.9km
02:45
1,210m
1,210m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.1km
02:31
860m
860m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Lungerersee region offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. There are more than 30 routes available across these sports.
A popular hiking route is the circular trail around Lake Lungern, which is approximately 6 miles (10 km) long. Other trails include the moderately challenging 8.4-mile Butterfly Trail. More details are available in the Hiking around Lungerersee guide.
The Lungerersee region offers family-friendly trails, such as the circular path around the lake. The area also features picnic and barbecue spots, playgrounds, and swimming areas. Consult the Family-friendly hikes around Lungerersee guide for specific routes.
The region provides dog-friendly hiking options. Specific routes and considerations for hiking with dogs can be found in the Dog-friendly hikes around Lungerersee guide.
The Lungerersee region offers various mountain biking trails, ranging from easy to challenging. Some routes may include unpaved or difficult segments. Information on specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Lungerersee guide.
Cyclists can find diverse road cycling routes, including a relaxed circuit around the lake. More challenging options, such as loops towards Giessbach Falls or the '9 Lakes Route,' are also available. The Road Cycling Routes around Lungerersee guide provides further details.
The region's centerpiece is the emerald-green Lake Lungern (Lungerersee). Notable natural features include the Dundelbach waterfall, which has a 492-foot drop, and the Brünig-West nature paradise, known for its biodiversity.
The Lungerersee region has more than 132,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars from over 14,000 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for the Lungerersee region, including Hiking around Lungerersee, MTB Trails around Lungerersee, Family-friendly hikes around Lungerersee, and Dog-friendly hikes around Lungerersee.
The regional tourism office for Lungerersee is Obwalden Tourism. Their official website is obwalden-tourismus.ch. They can also be reached by phone at +41 (0)41 666 50 40.
The Lungerersee region has easy trails suitable for beginners, such as the circular path around Lake Lungern. These routes are often well-maintained and accessible. The Easy hikes around Lungerersee guide provides further information.
Yes, a relaxed circuit around Lake Lungern is available for cyclists. This route is mostly paved and suitable for various skill levels. More cycling options are detailed in the Cycling around Lungerersee guide.

