Hike /Nidwalden Tourismus
On the Trail of the Gieslibach
Stansstad, SchiffländeBürgenstock Resort, Obbürgen
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Duration
- 3:10 h
- Ascent
- 459 m
- Descent
- 27 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- One way
01/ Overview
The route
From Lake Lucerne, this steadily ascending hike follows the Gieslibach through woodland and farmland to Bürgenstock, with a barbecue site, the stream’s source and sweeping views across the lake and mountains.
From the boat landing in Stansstad, the route initially follows the shore of Lake Lucerne. It soon turns away from the water and follows the course of the Gieslibach uphill. Woodland paths alternate with open farmland, while views extend back across the lake and towards the mountains.
The trail continues to climb via Märli-Wald and Balmchäppili. At Unter Stegmatt, a barbecue site with seating offers a pleasant place to rest. The Gieslibach rises on the Allmend; this marks the source of the stream that guides the first part of the hike. The route then leads through Obbürgen, passing directly by the church. Also nearby are the Bergkäserei Boden mountain cheese dairy and the Kilchbüel farm, where homemade ice cream is available.
The final ascent once again leads through woodland and across open countryside up to Bürgenstock. After just over three hours, the hike ends at around 870 metres at the Bürgenstock Resort, the highest point on the route. The nearby Bürgenstock, Zentrum bus stop and the Bürgenstock-Bahn funicular provide convenient options for the return journey from the Bürgenstock Resort.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
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Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
Larches count as conifer forest here.
07/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
