Hengliboden-Schaftal
A 1.5-mile point-to-point route in Obwalden, Switzerland.
- 1.5 mi
- one way
- 895 ft
- climb
- 7,011 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Hengliboden-Schaftal is a 1.5-mile point-to-point route in Obwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,640 ft and 7,010 ft above sea level, with roughly 900 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 dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Melchsee-Frutt, about 3.0 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Vogelbüel, Spycherflue and Tannenstock. Bettenalpbachfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Gadmen and Campingplatz Eienwäldli are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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
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