Hike /Nidwalden Tourismus
Zingel Ennetmoos
Ennetmoos, MorgensternSt. Jakob (Ennetmoos)
- Distance
- 8.4 km
- Duration
- 3:15 h
- Ascent
- 367 m
- Descent
- 342 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Fitness
- Easy
- Route type
- One way
- Season
- April - October
01/ Overview
The route
A steep ascent through meadows, the tranquil Zingelwald and sweeping views of Lake Lucerne and Lake Alpnach define this hike across the Mueterschwandenberg.
From the Ennetmoos, Morgenstern PostBus stop, the route leads through the village and past the Winkelried Chapel of St Magnus. Beyond Allweg, it continues to the Hinterbach farm, where a steep ascent through meadows begins. The mountain path then enters the Zingelwald; this section is recommended only in dry weather. Near Drachenflue, the route reaches its highest point at around 850 metres.
On the Zingel, a barbecue site provides an opportunity for a break. At the same time, views open up across Lake Lucerne and Lake Alpnach to the mountains of Central Switzerland. The path then crosses the Mueterschwandenberg and follows a forest track along its northern slope, before meadows and isolated farms once again shape the landscape.
Farm-made ice cream and coffee are available at the Bäsäbeiz Fägnäscht. From there, the final section descends to St. Jakob, passing the church of the same name before reaching the nearby PostBus stop.
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.
Zingelweid
From 15 Aug 2026 – Until 31 Dec 2026
Gefahr durch dürre Eschen im Umfeld des Wanderwegs.
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.
