Obwalden · Hiking

Brunnihütte-Holzstein

An out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Obwalden, Switzerland.

Brunnihütte-HolzsteinPhoto: Pududuss, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.1 mi
round trip
2,059 ft
climb
6,259 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Brunnihütte-Holzstein is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Obwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,070 ft and 6,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,060 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Engelberg, about 1.3 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rigidalstock, Spitz Mann and Scheyeggstock. Gerbibachfall and Tätschbachfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Campingplatz Eienwäldli is within about 6 miles. There are 26 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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