Obwalden · Hiking

Leiterliweg-Bänklialp

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

0.3 mi
round trip
307 ft
climb
4,248 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Leiterliweg-Bänklialp is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Obwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,980 ft and 4,250 ft above sea level, with roughly 280 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Engelberg, about 0.7 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Bitzistock, Burghubel and Chrüzhubel. Tätschbachfall and Plattenbruchfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Campingplatz Eienwäldli and Camping Gadmen are within about 6 miles. There are 33 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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