Bannalp-Firnhütt
A 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Nidwalden, Switzerland.
- 0.6 mi
- one way
- 529 ft
- climb
- 4,984 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Bannalp-Firnhütt is a 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,420 ft and 4,980 ft above sea level, with roughly 530 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Wolfenschiessen, about 2.9 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rund, Chli Sättelistock and Tschudi. For camping, Campingplatz Eienwäldli is within about 6 miles. There are 20 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Bannalp-Firnhütt for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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