Nidwalden · Hiking

Gsässweg

A 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Nidwalden, Switzerland.

0.9 mi
one way
671 ft
climb
5,370 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Gsässweg is a 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,410 ft and 5,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 670 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Hergiswil NW, about 2.6 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Oberhaupt, Esel and Klimsenhorn. For camping, Campingplatz Alpnachersee and Städerried Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 10 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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