Klewenstock circular trail

  • 2.66 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Condition: easy
  • Great panorama
  • Winter hiking
  • Snowshoe
  • 1:38 h
  • 2.66 km
  • 289 m
  • 281 m
  • 1,477 m
  • 1,699 m
  • 222 m
  • Start: Bergstation Klewenalp
  • Destination: Bergstation Klewenalp
Snowshoe hike from the Klewenalp mountain station to the Klewenstock chairlift, then through a section of forest and along winter hiking trails back to the Klewenalp mountain station.

From the Klewenalp mountain station, head a few meters toward Klewenboden and then turn toward the Klewenstock chairlift. Follow a snowshoe trail to the valley station of the Klewenstock chairlift, where you can then relax and enjoy the ride up on the Klewenstock chairlift. Once you arrive at the Klewenstock chairlift’s upper station, the snowshoe trail leads down a forest path toward the winter hiking trail. The final stretch back to the upper station can then be covered along the winter hiking trail.

Good to know: The Klewenstock chairlift can only be used for the ascent. It is not possible to take the chairlift back down—the return trip is on foot via the snowshoe trail and the winter hiking trail.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Klewenalp-Klewenstock mountain station-Klewenalp mountain station

Tour information

  • Accessible by cable car/lift

  • Cable car tour

  • Circular trail

  • Refreshment stop

Equipment

  • Clothing adapted to the winter temperatures
  • Snowshoes (can be rented at the Klewenalp mountain station)
  • poles (can be hired at the Klewenalp mountain station)
  • Winter hiking map
  • cell phone
  • Water bottle and snacks
  • First aid material, rescue blanket, flashlight, cell phone
  • Sun protection
Snowshoes & poles can be hired at the mountain station.

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there
Take the highway A2 Luzern-Gotthard, exit Buochs/Beckenried and follow the signs to the valley station of the cable car Beckenried-Klewenalp
Parking
Paid parking spaces are available in Beckenried at the valley station of the Beckenried-Klewenalp cable car. 
Public transportation
By post bus: from Stans, railroad station to Beckenried, post office
By boat: from Lucerne or Brunnen to Beckenried

Suitability

  • Individual guests

  • Groups

  • Families

  • Children 10+

  • Youth

  • Adults

  • Senior citizens

Additional information

Please note the Klewenalp-Stockhütte cable car timetable and prices.

License (master data)

License: Attribution

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enjoy a refreshment in one of our mountain inns!

Safety guidelines

General safety instructions:

  • The snowshoe trail is marked along the entire route
  • The Stollen viewpoint, which is accessible in summer, is not part of the route due to the steep, sloping terrain. Hike at your own risk!
  • Inform yourself early and independently about the current snow and avalanche conditions

Rules of conduct:

  • Allow enough time, rest regularly.
  • Do not take any unnecessary risks and always monitor the weather
  • Always stay on the marked route, avoid shortcuts
  • Avoid forest edges, afforestation and small young growth
  • Avoid game wherever possible
  • Observe animals from an appropriate distance
  • If possible, leave dogs at home or keep them on a lead
  • Only take reminders with you and only leave your tracks!

Further information at: www.natur-freizeit.ch