Schaffhausen · Hiking

Ostweg

A 12-mile point-to-point route in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

11.9 mi
one way
1,913 ft
climb
2,946 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Ostweg is a 12-mile point-to-point route in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. It runs between about 1,340 ft and 2,950 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,910 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Schaffhausen, about 0.5 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Säckelamtshüsli, Galgenbuck and Hohberg. Rheinfall and Rheinfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Schaffhausen and Laag 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 Ostweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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