Flüeli-Ranft route

PostBus route 351Target not accessible takes you conveniently to Flüeli-Ranft, a site of natural energy that Niklaus von Flüe (Brother Klaus) loved and appreciated.

The journey begins at the railway station in Sarnen and takes 20 minutes to make its way to Flüeli-Ranft, via Sachseln.

Sachseln is beautifully located on the shores of Lake Sarnen, surrounded by a picturesque mountain landscape and famed for its excellent cuisine and traditional Swiss hospitality.

The natural energy of Flüeli-Ranft

Flüeli-Ranft is a small village, well-known as a site of natural energy, in the heart of Switzerland. Treat yourself to some time away from the stresses of everyday life and recharge your batteries in the great outdoors. The village is home to Brother Klaus (Niklaus von Flüe) and lies on St. James’s trail. Here you will find the birthplace and childhood home of Niklaus von Flüe and the hermitage in the Ranft Gorge.

Visit the listed Germanic art nouveau hotel Paxmontana, which lies on a hill and offers a magnificent panoramic view of Lake Sarnen and the Obwald mountains.

Starting point for hikes

You can discover the area along the Flüeli-Ranft route from PostBus on foot as Flüeli-Ranft is an ideal starting point for hikes.

Via Jacobi is part of Europe's St. James’s Trail and runs along the alpine foothills from Lake Constance to Geneva and right across Switzerland.  

• Stage 7: Stans–Flüeli-RanftTarget not accessible
• Stage 8: Flüeli-Ranft–BrünigpassTarget not accessible

The long-distance hiking route, the Trans Swiss Trail, shows all facets of Switzerland in 32 stages and runs from the Jura via Entlebuch and Lake Lucerne to Ticino.

• Stage 17: Giswil–Flüeli-Ranft
• Stage 18: Flüeli-Ranft–Stans