Obwalden · Hiking

Schletteren-Horbis

A 2.0-mile point-to-point route in Obwalden, Switzerland.

2.0 mi
one way
1,459 ft
climb
5,019 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Schletteren-Horbis is a 2.0-mile point-to-point route in Obwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,680 ft and 5,020 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,460 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Engelberg, about 1.1 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 32 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 Schletteren-Horbis for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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