Nidwalden · Hiking

Gummenalp-Wirzweli

A 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Nidwalden, Switzerland.

1.4 mi
one way
430 ft
climb
5,228 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Gummenalp-Wirzweli is a 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,330 ft and 5,230 ft above sea level, with roughly 430 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 1.7 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gummen, Hörnli and Plattenegg. Gerbibachfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping auf dem Bauernhof and Camping Ebnet "Bio Bauernhof" 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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