Obwalden · Cross-country skiing

Professorenweg

An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Obwalden, Switzerland.

1.8 mi
round trip
630 ft
climb
3,452 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Professorenweg is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Obwalden, Switzerland. It is 0.9 miles each way, 1.8 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,330 ft and 3,450 ft above sea level, with roughly 380 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Engelberg, about 0.8 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Widihorn, Wangihorn and Bitzistock. Tätschbachfall and Plattenbruchfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Campingplatz Eienwäldli and Camping Gadmen are within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

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

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