Nidwalden · Mountain biking

Nauenweg

An out-and-back mountain bike trail in Nidwalden, Switzerland.

3.2 mi
round trip
3,390 ft
climb
Extreme
difficulty
Gravel
surface

Nauenweg is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It is 1.6 miles each way, 3.2 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,010 ft and 6,280 ft above sea level, with roughly 640 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 3: technical riding over blocky ground, drops and tight turns, for skilled riders. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Hergiswil NW, about 2.8 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Klimsenhorn, Oberhaupt and Esel. For camping, Campingplatz Alpnachersee and Städerried Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.

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