Start
1002 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
46.88, 8.41 · rel 2925116
46.88, 8.41 · rel 2925116
Benediktusweg
21,3 km from Engelberg to Niederrickenbach through lakes and urban area.
Engelberg
→
Niederrickenbach
linear
21,3km
Distance
+1650m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Urban Area
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
1× viewpoint
1× monument
1× Water
Klettersteig Nagelflueh
Attraction ·
on the route
21,3 km
100%
Walenalp
viewpoint ·
on the route
21,3 km
100%
Conrad Ferdinand Meyer
monument ·
on the route
21,3 km
100%
Mülibrunnen
Water ·
218 m off route
21,3 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
ascent +1650 m
descent −1500 m
elevation range
871 m
–
1858 m
0 km
10,7 km
21,3 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
1818 m elevation
Halfway
1054 m elevation
Three quarters
1258 m elevation
Finish
1162 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Benediktusweg is 21.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Benediktusweg takes approximately 5h 19min to complete.
No, Benediktusweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Engelberg to Niederrickenbach. Plan ahead for return transport.
Benediktusweg starts at Engelberg.
Benediktusweg is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Benediktusweg is maintained and managed by Wanderland Schweiz.