Obwalden · Hiking

Firnalpeli-Grassen

An out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Obwalden, Switzerland.

2.5 mi
round trip
5,361 ft
climb
9,493 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Firnalpeli-Grassen is an out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Obwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,470 ft and 9,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 5,170 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 Engelberg, about 3.3 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ruchberg, Tierberg and Titlis. Fürenbachfall and Plattenbruchfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Campingplatz Eienwäldli and Camping Gadmen are within about 6 miles. There are 19 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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Herrenrüti-Firnalpeli

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Herrenrütiboden-Bödmen

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Bödmen-Firnalpeli

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Leiterliweg-Bänklialp

~5 min drive

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Zingel-Obermatt

~9 min drive

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~6 min drive

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Schaftal-Graustock

~7 min drive

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Blattenweg

~5 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Obwalden, Switzerland.

ViaBerna Etappe 19

~9 min drive

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Brunnihütte-Holzstein

~7 min drive

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

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Firnalpeli-Grassen for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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