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Kernwald Forest — Gravel Path – Wichelsee loop from Alpnach Dorf

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Kernwald Forest — Gravel Path – Wichelsee loop from Alpnach Dorf

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Kernwald Forest — Gravel Path – Wichelsee loop from Alpnach Dorf

01:44

24.6km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.4 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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886 m

Alpnach Air Base

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The military airfield in Alpnach is the competence center for helicopters in the Swiss Army/Air Force in the field of air transport. The services at the Alpnach site are supplemented …

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4.27 km

Kernwald Forest — Gravel Path

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The Kernwald Forest offers a beautiful gravel path that winds through lush greenery, perfect for a leisurely touring bike ride. As you pedal along this well-maintained road, you will enjoy …

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10.6 km

Hohe Brücke (Highest Covered Bridge in Europe)

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The first High Bridge was built in 1893 and is a well-known sight among the approximately 200 covered wooden bridges in Switzerland. It is the highest covered wooden bridge in Europe. The current version was built in 1943.

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11.1 km

Magnificent panoramic view

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11.4 km

View of Hotel Paxmontana

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beautiful historic hotel with great views

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12.0 km

View of Lake Sarnen

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with a bench to have a snack

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21.5 km

Wichelsee

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Perfect for cooling down.

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21.8 km

Wichelsee

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The Wichelsee is a very idyllically situated lake with a belt of reeds that offers good breeding grounds for animals. The cycle and hiking trail runs directly along the shore.

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24.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

6.62 km

2.65 km

2.42 km

548 m

337 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

4.35 km

2.09 km

1.95 km

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

29°C

17°C

0 %

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Kernwald Forest — Gravel Path – Wichelsee loop from Alpnach Dorf

Alpnach Air Base

Kernwald Forest — Gravel Path

Hohe Brücke (Highest Covered Bridge in Europe)

Magnificent panoramic view

View of Hotel Paxmontana

View of Lake Sarnen

Wichelsee

Wichelsee

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