Obwalden · Hiking

Alter Tomlishornweg

An out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Obwalden, Switzerland.

0.9 mi
round trip
3,063 ft
climb
6,731 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Alter Tomlishornweg is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Obwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,790 ft and 6,730 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,170 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Alpnach Dorf, about 2.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tomlishorn, Chastelendossen and Widderfeld. For camping, Städerried Camp and Campingplatz Alpnachersee 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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