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Walenpfad – View of Bannalpsee loop from Gross Walenstock

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Walenpfad – View of Bannalpsee loop from Gross Walenstock

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4.7

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Walenpfad – View of Bannalpsee loop from Gross Walenstock

02:44

6.83km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: May 22, 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 810 m for 486 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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9 m

Berggasthaus Bannalpsee

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We paid 12 CHF per person one way here today

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The Bannalpsee is a popular excursion destination in central Switzerland and is located in the municipality of Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden. The lake is located in a beautiful mountain landscape at an altitude of 1587 meters above sea level. The Bannalp reservoir is fed by the Bannalpbach and the Secklisbach, the latter of which flows out of the lake. The Bannalp power station is operated by the Nidwalden Cantonal Electricity Works (EWN).

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597 m

View of Engelberg Valley and Reservoir

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2.22 km

Oberfeld Alp

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Beautiful alpine farm. In summer with a cozy restaurant.

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2.23 km

Oberfeld Mountain Restaurant

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The mountain restaurant Oberfeld stands at an impressive and invites you to a rest. Especially great is the store, where you can support some sustainable agriculture and take a Nidwaldnic mountain cheese ... or other things.

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2.85 km

View of Walegg and Oberfeld

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Halfway between Oberfeld and Walegg.

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2.85 km

Walenpfad

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The whale path is very beautiful. The path looks a bit greasy from a distance. Although it is in a sloping terrain, but I did not feel the way as narrow or very demanding, but very beautiful and with a wonderful view.

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5.11 km

View of Bannalpsee

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Beautiful mountain trail above Bannalpsee with wonderful views.

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6.83 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.53 km

1.80 km

471 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

1.09 km

456 m

309 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,880 m)

Lowest point (1,590 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

21°C

9°C

52 %

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Walenpfad – View of Bannalpsee loop from Gross Walenstock

Berggasthaus Bannalpsee

Bannalp Lake

View of Engelberg Valley and Reservoir

Oberfeld Alp

Oberfeld Mountain Restaurant

View of Walegg and Oberfeld

Walenpfad

View of Bannalpsee

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