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Moderate Hiking Trails in Nidwalden
There are 40 hikes in Nidwalden in our database that fit. They average 2.6 km and 87 m (285 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 21.3 km.
That is 74 percent of the 54 routes we map in Nidwalden. They are shorter than the local average, 2.6 km against 4.2 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 87 m (285 ft) against 133 m (436 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Moderate routes are the sweet spot for most regular walkers: enough climbing to feel like a proper day out, never enough to turn into an ordeal. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.
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The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RätzlenwegNidwalden | 1.6 km | flat | varies | Moderate | spring to autumn |
| Rotzloch - Stansstader RiedNidwalden | 0.7 km | flat | varies | Moderate | spring to autumn |
| Rotzloch Anleger - OberrütiNidwalden | 0.9 km | flat | varies | Moderate | spring to autumn |
| Rotzloch Anleger -BettiNidwalden | 0.8 km | flat | varies | Moderate | spring to autumn |
| Rundgang /circular trailNidwalden | 1.0 km | flat | varies | Moderate | spring to autumn |
| Schartiängi - OberleeNidwalden | 0.9 km | flat | varies | Moderate | spring to autumn |
| Schlegi - UntertrübseeNidwalden | 1.0 km | flat | varies | Moderate | spring to autumn |
| Sinsgäuer Schonegg - ChaiserstuelNidwalden | 2.2 km | flat | varies | Moderate | spring to autumn |
| Sinsgäuer Schonegg - OberalpNidwalden | 2.4 km | flat | varies | Moderate | spring to autumn |
| Stafel - BärenfallenNidwalden | 1.9 km | flat | varies | Moderate | spring to autumn |
If you only have time for one, start with Banalp / Chrüzhütte - Urnerstaffel, Gitzitritt, Banalp / Chrüzhütte - Bergstation Banalpsee. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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