Appenzell Innerrhoden · Hiking

Chammhalden-Route

1.0 mi
round trip: 3,331 ft
climb: 7,216 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Chammhalden-Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,460 ft and 7,220 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,040 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is natural ground. The nearest town is Wildhaus, about 3.9 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Chammhalden, Grauchopf and Girenspitz. For camping, Campingplatz Jakobsbad and Schafbergblick are within about 6 miles. There are 21 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Girenspitz

~1 min drive

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Campingplatz Jakobsbad

~7 min drive

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chammhalden-Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.