Nidwalden · Hiking

Chälenhütte-Schingrat

0.9 mi
round trip
1,181 ft
climb
6,492 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chälenhütte-Schingrat is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,700 ft and 6,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 200 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Halten, about 2.7 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Schluchberg, Gräfimattstand and Laucherenstock. Gerbibachfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping auf dem Bauernhof and Camping Seefeld are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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 Chälenhütte-Schingrat for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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