--- title: "Choltal Biketour - SchweizMobil Route 922" url: "https://www.klewenalp.ch/en/tour/choltal-biketour-schweizmobil-route-922" description: "Leisurely by gondola – or by bike on the paved alpine road – you go up to the Stockhütte. Now and then, the view wanders over the deep blue Lake Lucerne with the city of Lucerne in the background. A gravel path leads over moor and alpine meadows in a protected raised bog. At Alp Ronen begins the most challenging part of the route: on the way to the rustic Choltal, technical riding skills are tested. The Choltal stream offers some picnic spots to relax after the challenging descent. The road (beware of oncoming traffic) leads back to Emmetten." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2781094/d980f9f5cb6af08621c67664ebe79fa87150c68ed9eb3d1b253cfd215b43aff1/aufstieg-richtung-stockh-tte-blick-auf-den-vierwaldst-ttersee.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Klewenalp > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Choltal Biketour - SchweizMobil Route 922 ========================================= - 13.47 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: easy - Tour - bike tour Aufstieg Richtung Stockhütte, Blick auf den Vierwaldstättersee Biketransport via Gondelbahn Emmetten-Stockhütte Kiesweg führt über Moor- und Alpwiesen durch geschütztes Hochmoor Rasante Abfahrt zum Choltal - 1:55 h - 13.47 km - 640 m - 640 m - 755 m - 1,371 m - 616 m - - Start: Emmetten Stockhütte - Destination: Emmetten Emmetten is the bike paradise of Nidwalden. The somewhat hidden Choltal is little known even among locals and shows Nidwalden from its "wild and rustic" side. Leisurely by gondola – or by bike on the paved alpine road – you go up to the Stockhütte. Now and then, the view wanders over the deep blue Lake Lucerne with the city of Lucerne in the background. A gravel path leads over moor and alpine meadows in a protected raised bog. At Alp Ronen begins the most challenging part of the route: on the way to the rustic Choltal, technical riding skills are tested. The Choltal stream offers some picnic spots to relax after the challenging descent. The road (beware of oncoming traffic) leads back to Emmetten. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (22%) Street (9%) Asphalt (46%) Gravel (7%) Trail (7%) Path (9%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Emmetten – Alp Ronen - Egghütte – Choltal - Emmetten Read more Tour information - Circular trail Equipment Good equipment including rain and thermal protection, repair and first aid kits are always part of an MTB ride. Wearing a helmet is self-evident, and a light is required for dusk. E-bikes require a daytime running light on all public roads. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** Read more **Parking**Directly at the valley station Emmetten-Stockhütte there is a large paid parking lot. Read more **Public transportation**Bus stop Emmetten Post Read more Additional information For tourist information, Nidwalden Tourism is available. Read more Author Nidwalden Tourismus Organization Bikegenoss Zentralschweiz License (master data) Nidwalden Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The route can easily be extended through the Brennwald forest. Recommended detour: the chapel with the rarely beautiful Dance of Death and the cozy fire pit "Schützen 12." Especially popular is the circular course on the wooden boardwalk "Wood-Trail" near Hotel Seeblick in Emmetten, where various technical elements can be practiced. Those interested can also read about the history of Emmetten on special panels in the Sagendorf: The name Choltal comes from the word charcoal – charcoal was once produced here. Read more Safety guidelines The descent from Alp Ronen is rocky and steep. It is only recommended for experienced bikers. Wear the proper protective gear, assess your skills correctly, give way to hikers, stay on the trail, and close pasture fences. Follow the – this way you will remain welcome on your mountain bike. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Winter sports - Winter sports - Winter sports - Place of interest - mountain railway - Bike Park - Fireplace - Tours 24.15 km - Tour 17.44 km - Tour 28.67 km - Tour Contact 6376 Emmetten Download GPX file - -