Obwalden · Hiking

Bord-Kilchbühl

0.5 mi
round trip
1,092 ft
climb
4,494 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Bord-Kilchbühl is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Obwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,950 ft and 4,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 340 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Engelberg, about 0.7 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Scheyeggstock, Spitz Mann and Rigidalstock. Tätschbachfall and Plattenbruchfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Campingplatz Eienwäldli is within about 6 miles. There are 30 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 Bord-Kilchbühl for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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