Whale Trail

Hiking trails & Routes

Whale Trail

Hard

4.8

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1,492

hikers

Whale Trail

05:05

11.5km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 5, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.35 km for 5.24 km

Waypoints

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1.76 km

Lake Härzli

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Idyllic, small lake next to the Brunnihütte, which invites you to stop for a rest. From here you have a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains. There is a lot …

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4.84 km

Alpine Enchanted Forest Trail

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Here, a mountain hiking trail leads directly through a beautiful alpine forest. It's simply beautiful and in midsummer you can finally cool off a bit here.

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5.19 km

Viewpoint and Picnic Area at Walenalp

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Good place for a quick snack or just to rest. If the Walenalp next door is open, you can buy something small here if you have already finished your own food.

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10.2 km

View of Bannalpsee

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Beautiful mountain trail above Bannalpsee with wonderful views.

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11.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

3.79 km

2.00 km

418 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.67 km

1.46 km

573 m

464 m

243 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

8°C

4°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

August 11, 2023,NW/ OW ab Bannalp - Walegg - Brunni - Ristis Wanderung auf dem Walenpfad👍🥾☀️

With this magnificent ☀️👍 weather, I'm doing a very nice mountain / high-altitude hike
on the whale path. From Bannalp I start my hike, at first the hike starts comfortably, then it goes on a narrow one
Mountain path that climbs past the Bannalpsee, which I really liked. With the wonderful mountain scenery where you can admire here and the …

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July 16, 2022,OW/ Wanderung auf dem Walenpfad Bannalpsee - Brunni- Ristis/ Engelberg 👍☀️🐄

A beautiful hike on the Walenpfad, which is a varied high-altitude hiking trail that leads from Bannalp / Bannalpgebiet to Brunnigebiet / Brunni ob Engelberg. A very nice panoramic hike.
In the Brunni I hike further down into the Ristis.
A highly recommended hike. 👍👍👌☀️🐄

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August 11, 2025,Von Fell, Wolfenschiessen nach Berggasthaus Bannalpsee

Finally, a mountain hike—and in the most beautiful weather🌞🌞🌞 At times, it was strenuous and hot, then nice and relaxed, just what we liked.

The view was simply magnificent🤩. We were mostly alone. Except for around 12 o'clock, when we met quite a few hikers doing the same tour in reverse. We had a lunch break on Walenalp with an …

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July 16, 2026,Walenpfad Brunnihütte bis Bannalpsee

Very beautiful, scenic high-altitude hike. Varied through forest sections, across meadows, over rocks, narrow path, steep descents. But everything is well secured. It is recommended to do the hike in dry weather. And it can also be done in reverse. The swim in the Bannalpsee was wonderful.

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August 13, 2022,Walenpfad Brunni - Bannalp

Route from Nidwalden Tourismus:
maps.luzern.com/de/tour/wandern/der-walenpfad/33623658

The goal today was not the hiking trail itself, but the picnic at the Bannalpsee. So I took the larger rucksack with a picnic blanket, bath towels, etc. and started the route from the Brunni (Engelberg).

The path is awesome and certainly doable by bike during the week with a little fewer people.

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