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Engelberg

Engelberg is a town in Nidwalden district, Nidwalden, Switzerland of about 4,001 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage and 8 museums. The must-see places are Walenpfad, Gross Walenstock and Jochpass - Graustock.

46.8211° N, 8.4013° EPop. 4,001

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km96
Must-see291
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Walenpfad

Trek · 5 km

Gross Walenstock, viewpoint near Engelberg
Must-see

Gross Walenstock

Viewpoint · 5 km

Jochpass - Graustock, viewpoint near Engelberg
Must-see

Jochpass - Graustock

Viewpoint · 6 km

Places near Engelberg by type

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One day from Engelberg

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:56 pm

37 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Engelberg
  2. Walenpfadtrek · 3 hrs
  3. Wissbergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Rotstöckliviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Jochpass - Graustockviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Huetstockviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Engelberg
Today’s loopEngelbergStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Engelberg?

Walenpfad (trek, about 5 km), Gross Walenstock (viewpoint, about 5 km), Jochpass - Graustock (viewpoint, about 6 km), Rot Nollen (viewpoint, about 6 km), Rotstöckli (viewpoint, about 6 km), Titlis Glacier (viewpoint, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Engelberg?

96 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 3 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Engelberg?

Gross Walenstock, about 5 km by road; Jochpass - Graustock (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Engelberg?

Burg Seedorf, about 21 km by road; Seedorf Castle (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Engelberg?

Start in Engelberg, visit Walenpfad, then Wissberg, then Rotstöckli, then Jochpass - Graustock, then Huetstock, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.