Nidwalden · Hiking

Schwarzwald-Firnhütt

0.4 mi
one way
704 ft
climb
4,608 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Schwarzwald-Firnhütt is a 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,180 ft and 4,610 ft above sea level, with roughly 700 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 2.3 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Wellenberg, Rund and Kleiner Walenstock. Gerbibachfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campingplatz Eienwäldli and Camping auf dem Bauernhof are within about 6 miles. There are 19 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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