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Zentralschweiz
Obwalden
Sachseln

Hohe Brücke – View of Lake Sarnen loop from Hotel Paxmontana

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Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Obwalden
Sachseln

Hohe Brücke – View of Lake Sarnen loop from Hotel Paxmontana

Moderate

4.7

(41)

176

hikers

Hohe Brücke – View of Lake Sarnen loop from Hotel Paxmontana

03:06

10.5km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

290 m

Grandhotel Giessbach

Highlight • Monument

2

1.58 km

Hohe Brücke

Highlight • Bridge

Of the approximately 200 covered wooden bridges in Switzerland, the Hohe Brücke is unique as it is the highest in Europe. It towers 100 metres above the course of the Grosse Melchaa.

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3

3.16 km

Lourdes Grotto

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4

5.69 km

View of Lake Sarnen

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Sarnersee
The Sarnersee is the largest lake in the canton of Obwalden. It is located in the area of the municipalities of Sarnen, Sachseln and Giswil. The lake, which lies …

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5

6.28 km

Sarnersee
The Sarnersee is the largest lake in the canton of Obwalden. It is located in the area of the municipalities of Sarnen, Sachseln and Giswil. The lake, which lies …

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6

7.35 km

View of Sachseln

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7

9.05 km

View of Lake Sarnen

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this hill you have a great view of the turquoise Sarnersee and the mountains. Beautiful and quiet!

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8

10.2 km

Flüeli Chapel

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At the end and highest point of the pilgrimage route. Larger than St Catherine's and Lourdes Chapels en route. Built 1614 - 1618 on a rock, visible from afar. Note the wooden ceiling with inlaid work.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

3.69 km

1.34 km

636 m

109 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.18 km

2.14 km

1.74 km

1.01 km

778 m

484 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Thursday 8 October

14°C

2°C

17 %

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