Stans - Rotz Gorge - Ennetmoos

Route

Cycling

Length

12.9 km

Travel time

approx. 1 ½ h

Hinterbach (Ennetmoos)
Photo: Christina Bucher, Nidwalden Tourismus

Winkelried Denkmal in Stans
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Sicht von Stans auf den Pilatus
Photo: Christina Bucher, Nidwalden Tourismus

Stansstader Ried
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Wegweiser beim Rotzloch
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Eingang Rotzschlucht, Ennetmoos, Nidwalden
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Rotzschlucht, Ennetmoos, Nidwalden, lieblich und schroff zugleich
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Eingang Rotzschlucht-Tunnel
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Rotzschlucht-Tunnel
Photo: Christina Bucher, Nidwalden Tourismus

Drachenried mit Stanserhorn
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Blick vom Mueterschwandenberg ins Dorf St. Jakob (Ennetmoos)
Photo: Christina Bucher, Nidwalden Tourismus

Hofladen Drachenried
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Sonnenuntergang beim Allweg Denkmal
Photo: Christina Bucher, Nidwalden Tourismus

This varied tour starts in Stans, cantonal capital of Nidwalden, and passes through the Rotz Gorge to charming Drachenried.

Technical details

Tour type: Cycling
Starting point: Stans
Point of arrival: Stans
Difficulty: Easy
Condition: 2 / 6
Ascent: 400 m
Descent: 17 m
Best Time of Year: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Directions: Start at Stans station. Then head for Rotzbergstrasse via Tottikonstrasse – Spichermatte – Länderpark. You are advised to dismount for the short steep section through the Rotz Gorge. Greeting you at the top is the charming countryside around Drachenried. The route then proceeds via St. Jakob back to Stans.
Safety information: Cyclists are warned not to linger in the Rotz Gorge due to the danger of falling rocks.
Equipment: Experienced MTB’ers will find the ride from Ennetmoos through the Rotz Gorge no problem. The tour can also be completed by MTB from Stans via Ennetmoos – Rotz Gorge - Rotzloch back to Stans.
Author’s advice: Culinary tip in the vicinity:
Drachenried Shop, Ennetmoos
If you're out and about in Drachenried, it's worth making a detour to the speciality shop. Here you can buy homemade syrup, egg kirsch, ostrich meat and much more. You are also welcome to put together your own gift basket or gift box.
drachenried.ch
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Accessible by bus and train: No
Further information & links: For tourist information:
Nidwalden Tourism
Bahnhofplatz 2
6370 Stans
+41 41 610 88 33
info@nidwalden.com
nidwalden.com
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