Bärgmandlipfad around the Giswilerstock

The circular hike offers wonderful views and insights: to the south the Haslital and behind it the Bernese Alps with the Wetterhorn group, to the west the Mariental with the impressive Schrattenfluh, to the north the high moor alps bordered by the Pilatus and finally to the east the lovely Sarneraatal. Between them, alpine farms offer hearty local fare for refreshment. For the fit hikers, a short detour to the summit cross of the Giswilerstock is a rewarding goal.

Large parts of the trail lead through a wildlife sanctuary and hunting reserve. Here chamois, roe deer, and red deer, as well as golden eagles can be observed. The area is extremely rich in legends about the Bärgmandli and other stories. These, as well as the interesting geology and the flora and fauna of the area, can be found in the brochure to the Bärgmandlipfad. The brochure is available at the information counters of Giswil and Obwalden Tourism.