Nidwalden · Hiking

Haldigrat

A 1.1-mile point-to-point route in Nidwalden, Switzerland.

HaldigratPhoto: Christoph Strässler, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.1 mi
one way
1,075 ft
climb
7,753 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Haldigrat is a 1.1-mile point-to-point route in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,320 ft and 7,750 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,080 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 Wolfenschiessen, about 2.6 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Lauwistock, Heitibüel and Brisen. Stüber is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Buochs-Vierwaldstättersee is within about 6 miles. There are 14 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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