Nidwalden · Hiking

Schonegg-Chaiserstuel

A 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Nidwalden, Switzerland.

Schonegg-ChaiserstuelPhoto: Pududuss, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.4 mi
one way
391 ft
climb
7,790 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Schonegg-Chaiserstuel is a 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 7,410 ft and 7,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 390 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 4.3 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Chaiserstuel, Münggenstöckli and Bietstöck. Stüber is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campingplatz Eienwäldli is within about 6 miles. There are 16 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

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