Stans - Rotz Gorge - Ennetmoos

Logo Stans  - Rotz Gorge - Ennetmoos
Logo Stans  - Rotz Gorge - Ennetmoos
Tour data
12.81km
435 - 831m
Distance
342hm
Ascent
01:30h
 
Duration
Brief description

This varied tour starts in Stans, cantonal capital of Nidwalden, and passes through the Rotz Gorge to charming Drachenried.

Difficulty
easy
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Stans

Route
St. Peter und Paul
0.1 km
Stans (452 m)
0.1 km
Oeli
2.8 km
Rotzloch
4.0 km
Ennetmoos (521 m)
4.4 km
Betti
4.5 km
Mittler Aegerten
7.7 km
St. Jakob
8.4 km
Zingel (829 m)
12.5 km

Best season
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Description

This varied tour starts in Stans, cantonal capital of Nidwalden, and passes through the Rotz Gorge to charming Drachenried.

Directions

Start at Stans station. Then head for Rotzbergstrasse via Tottikonstrasse – Spichermatte – Länderpark. You are advised to dismount for the short steep section through the Rotz Gorge. Greeting you at the top is the charming countryside around Drachenried. The route then proceeds via St. Jakob back to Stans.

Highest point
831 m
Endpoint

Stans

Height profile
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Equipment

Experienced MTB’ers will find the ride from Ennetmoos through the Rotz Gorge no problem. The tour can also be completed by MTB from Stans via Ennetmoos – Rotz Gorge - Rotzloch back to Stans.

Safety instructions

Cyclists are warned not to linger in the Rotz Gorge due to the danger of falling rocks.

Tips
Culinary tip in the vicinity:

Drachenried Shop, Ennetmoos
If you're out and about in Drachenried, it's worth making a detour to the speciality shop. Here you can buy homemade syrup, egg kirsch, ostrich meat and much more. You are also welcome to put together your own gift basket or gift box.
drachenried.ch

Additional information
For tourist information:
Nidwalden Tourism
Bahnhofplatz 2
6370 Stans
+41 41 610 88 33
info@nidwalden.com
nidwalden.com

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Cultural/Historical
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