Schaftal-Graustock
Photo: Roy Egloff, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,308 ft
- climb
- 8,478 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Schaftal-Graustock is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 7,590 ft and 8,480 ft above sea level, with roughly 240 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Engelberg, about 2.8 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Graustock, Schafberg and Gwärtler. For camping, Campingplatz Eienwäldli and Camping Gadmen are 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Schaftal-Graustock for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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