Nidwalden · Hiking

Ginetendossenweg

An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Nidwalden, Switzerland.

0.5 mi
round trip
1,276 ft
climb
4,409 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Ginetendossenweg is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,790 ft and 4,410 ft above sea level, with roughly 920 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Hergiswil NW, about 1.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Windegg, Rosegg and Steiglihorn. For camping, Campingplatz Alpnachersee and Städerried Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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 Ginetendossenweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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