Region

The Älggialp and the Steimandlipfad offer relaxation and eventful variety. Älggialp is the geographical centre of Switzerland. It is situated on a high plateau with resting possibilities at the fireplace and restaurant. Attention: narrow and steep road, weekend access and departure limited. (Journey approx. 40 minutes by car).

Enjoy the magnificent view with a spectacular alpine panorama and the ride in the revolving cable car over the glacier at 3002 m.a.s.l. (journey 40 minutes by car).

The steepest cogwheel railway in the world. From Alpnachstad to Mount Pilatus! Can also be booked as a round trip from Lucerne by boat, cogwheel railway, aerial cableway, gondola lift and bus back to Lucerne (in summer). (Journey approx. 15 minutes by car).

The luminous city of Lucerne presents itself with sights such as the Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, Musegg Wall, Lion Monument or simply for strolling and shopping. Experience the history of the formation of glaciers in Switzerland or visit the largest transport museum in Europe. Recommended in bad weather. (Journey approx. 30 minutes by car).

Very beautiful and flat hiking area, with a wonderful lake for trout fishing. Also possible with pass crossing to Engelberg. Large climbing garden at Bonistock. (Journey 25 minutes by car).

Hourly trips from Sarnen, boarding possible from Sachseln. Partly with historic steamships on Lake Lucerne. Combination with the Pilatus cable cars possible. (15-minute drive to Alpnach).

A majestic backdrop of ice, snow and rock with breathtaking distant views. The viewing and adventure platform at 3454 m.a.s.l. (approx. 50 minutes by car).

Take the only steam rack railway in Switzerland from Brienz up the Brienzer Rothorn. And at the top, a view of 693 peaks! (Journey 30 minutes by car).

Nostalgic funicular railway and the world's first CabriO® railway! Very beautiful view, easy round trip, revolving restaurant at the top station. (20-minute drive)

From Sachseln directly into the Bernese Oberland. Through the panoramic windows you can see several lakes as well as various waterfalls and rivers.

Guided hikes are offered free of charge by the Obwaldner Wanderwege Association. The booklet at the reception "Hikes 2006" gives you information. Regional hiking maps in large format are available at the reception. We are also happy to arrange guided hikes for you (approx. CHF 150.- for a whole day).

Start vis-à-vis Wohnhaus Bruder Klaus, Fussweg zum Ranft, an der Melchaa entlang flussabwärts und über den Waldweg zurück zum Paxmontana.

Swimming at the Sachseln and Sarnen swimming baths and windsurfing on Lake Alpnach.

Large climbing garden Melchsee-Frutt. Over 160 racy routes in difficulty levels 3a to 8 await you on Melchsee-Frutt.

Experience nature from its most beautiful and exciting side at the Melchsee-Frutt Rope Park. Fly from treetop to treetop or over streams and balance on the suspension bridge. With six courses in various degrees of difficulty, there is the right thrill for everyone.

On the trail of "Brother Klaus".

Visit numerous museums in the area.

Einsiedeln Monastery with church and famous Black Madonna. Engelberg Monastery with show dairy and large wooden organ. Various guided tours.

Alpine cheese dairy tour on Fluonalp or Frutt. The cheese - mainly Sbrienz - is made in the morning. (Journey approx. 40 minutes by car)

Glasi Hergiswil is known throughout Switzerland for its high quality. Interesting tour, possible at any time. Recommended in bad weather. (Journey 20 minutes by car)

Ballenberg largest "living" open-air museum with historic houses from the various regions of Switzerland. Easy hiking trails all around. Absolutely recommendable. (Journey 30 minutes by car)

Through the village centre towards Älggi along the road, then signposted, up across the meadow to the edge of the forest and back. Approx. 45 minutes on foot, easy.

Start opposite the Bruder Klaus residence, footpath to the Ranft, along the Melchaa downstream and via the forest path back to Paxmontana. Approx. 35 minutes. Good shoes necessary in wet weather.

Medieval path that leads through Flüeli-Ranft to Santiago de Compostela. Approximately the same as the Bruder Klausen path to Stans (north) or to Interlaken in western Switzerland (south). Various stages are possible, always with connections to public transport.