Nidwalden · Hiking

Zingel-Obermatt

1.3 mi
round trip
3,209 ft
climb
4,520 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Zingel-Obermatt is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.6 miles round trip) in Nidwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 2,490 ft and 4,520 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,440 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Engelberg, about 1.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Widerwällhubel, Klein Storchen and Salistock. Gerbibachfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campingplatz Eienwäldli is within about 6 miles. There are 22 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 Zingel-Obermatt for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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