How many hiking trails are listed in Nidwalden?

The directory currently includes 98 quality-checked routes in Nidwalden, covering 347 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Nidwalden?

ViaJacobi currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Trans Swiss Trail and Trans Swiss Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Nidwalden?

June to September is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Nidwalden?

12 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Nidwalden

98 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Nidwalden, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 347 km. The average route is 3.5 km with 194 m (636 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 347
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 2.4k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 12 easy (12%), 76 moderate (78%) and 10 hard or expert (10%). 5 routes (5%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (3), castle and ruins (3). The highest recorded point in this set is 2,362 m (7,749 ft). The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. ViaJacobi, Trans Swiss Trail, Trans Swiss Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

16.6 km

Trans Swiss Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

381 m

ViaJacobi

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Trans Swiss Trail	16.6 km	393 m	4 hr 5 min	Point to point
Trans Swiss Trail	20.5 km	419 m	5 hr 3 min	Point to point
ViaJacobi	16.6 km	381 m	4 hr 5 min	Point to point
ViaJacobi	30.4 km	732 m	7 hr 54 min	Point to point
ViaUrschweiz	19.6 km	692 m	5 hr 16 min	Point to point
Nidwaldner Zentrumsweg	19.8 km	1,338 m	6 hr 17 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.