Obwalden · Hiking

Zustieg Cheselenflue

0.3 mi
round trip: 1,556 ft
climb: 5,308 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Zustieg Cheselenflue is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Obwalden, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,850 ft and 5,310 ft above sea level, with roughly 820 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Melchsee-Frutt, about 1.2 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Haupt, Murmelchopf and Bocki. Bettenalpbachfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Hofstatt-Derfli and Campingplatz Obsee 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Zustieg Cheselenflue for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.