WANDERPARADIES

Hikers on this route through Obwalden will discover magnificent landscapes and important cultural sites such as the St Andreas women's monastery in Sarnen, the pilgrimage church in Melchtal, the Beatus chapel in Lungern and the Benedictine monastery in Engelberg. A highlight of the region is the presence of Brother Klaus, who lived in Flüeli-Ranft, near the geographical center of Switzerland. The official Way of St. James in Switzerland starts in Stans and passes through Sachseln and Brünig. The first stage, from Stans to Sachseln, takes around 5 hours and offers the chance to visit historic churches and chapels. The second leg, from Sachseln to Brünig, also takes around 5 hours, and includes picturesque landscapes and religious sites such as the Beatus chapel in Obsee and the parish church in Lungern. For those wishing to spend the night in Giswil, there are several accommodation options, including bed & breakfasts, a campsite and a hotel.