Obwalden · Hiking

Schwandkapelle-Oberstutz

A 0.3-mile lollipop loop in Obwalden, Switzerland.

0.3 mi
distance
234 ft
climb
4,241 ft
high point
Lollipop
route

Schwandkapelle-Oberstutz is a 0.3-mile lollipop loop in Obwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,010 ft and 4,240 ft above sea level, with roughly 230 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Engelberg, about 1.1 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Widerwällhubel, Rigidalstock and Salistock. Gerbibachfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campingplatz Eienwäldli is within about 6 miles. There are 25 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 Schwandkapelle-Oberstutz for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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