Stock-Chruteren
- 0.8 mi
- one way
- 444 ft
- climb
- 6,053 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Stock-Chruteren is a 0.8-mile point-to-point route in Obwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,100 ft and 6,050 ft above sea level, with roughly 440 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 1.6 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rigidalstock, Kleiner Walenstock and Gross Walenstock. 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
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