Wetterhexenweg
A 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Nidwalden, Switzerland.
- 0.6 mi
- one way
- 396 ft
- climb
- 4,491 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Wetterhexenweg is a 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,260 ft and 4,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 400 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Wolfenschiessen, about 1.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gummen, Hörnli and Chli Horn. For camping, Camping auf dem Bauernhof and Camping Ebnet "Bio Bauernhof" are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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 Wetterhexenweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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