Are you looking for an adventure with the whole family? The following five adventure trails will introduce you to Nidwalden's stories, traditions, landscapes or personalities. Set off and get to know Nidwalden from a different side.
Follow the tracks of Detective Dachs ("Badger") using the route descriptions. On the way, you encounter a variety of puzzles, solving which finally leads you to a valuable treasure. Venture on a journey of discovery in Stans, Buochs or Klewenalp and solve tricky puzzles at various points along the way. Buy the treasure map at a point of sale (station Stans, Restaurant "Der Italiener im Rigiblick" in Buochs, tourism office Region Klewenalp, and at Luftseilbahn Beckenried-Klewenalp), via detective-Trail App or on www.detektiv-trails.com.
The Chärwald brigand reveals his secrets at eleven different locations and offers fun and games for all the family amid the lovely forest scenery. This exciting walk takes you past caves, big boulders, lakes and the "Zubersrüti" family picnic site. The trail starts at Chabisstein, the border between Obwalden and Nidwalden. Arriving by PostBus or car is easy: there's a bus stop (Kerns, Kernwald) and car park where the trail begins.
This paperchase-type game on rails involves four venues. When the fox isn't travelling by train, he leaves his tracks in delightful landscapes and ancient little villages. History is part of the game. Participants learn how railways were built and, even come across an old picture from one of the fox's family albums. You can start at a railway station in Luzern, Stans or Sarnen. The duration is about 3 to 3.5 hours.
Apples, plums, pears, chestnuts, cherries - The Fruit educational trail in Kehrsiten leads past 26 traditional fruit varieties. The Fruit educational trail is directly on the hiking trail from the Kehrsiten-Dorf boat station to Bürgenstock. It starts at Seehotel Baumgarten and leads along the Schwandstrasse up to Schwand. The path is freely accessible at all times, guided tours on request.
Experience the story about the secret of the sparkling stone on Bannalp. Enjoy this enchanting children's hiking trail in a breathtaking mountain landscape. Lunch on the way is no problem. The Zwärgliweg leads past the fireplaces directly at the Bannalpsee. The trail is accessible from May to October. The pure hiking time is one hour.