Dallenwil - Wirzweli - Arvigrat - St. Jakob - Alpnach

Kerns, Obwalden, Switzerland

Dallenwil - Wirzweli - Arvigrat - St. Jakob - Alpnach

This mountain bike trail starts in Dallenwil and uses the Wirzweli cable car to skip a steep climb up to the high plateau. Riders push or carry their bikes up tough sections to reach the Arvigrat ridge, which offers amazing views over Obwalden and Nidwalden with Lake Lucerne in the distance. The descent follows rooty, stony singletrails through forests and meadows, passing places like Wisserlen before ending in St. Jakob and Alpnach. The path mixes narrow roads, technical trails, and exposed ridges that demand good balance and sure footing. Expect steep terrain, wild nature, and big panoramas on this challenging all-mountain ride.

Key facts

  • This mountain bike trail is 28.7 km long, 1436 m of ascent, 1400 m of descent.
  • Difficulty is rated S2 (moderate) on the STS singletrack scale.
  • Elevation ranges from 445 m to 1896 m above sea level.