Schwyz · Hiking

Felsenweg

A 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Schwyz, Switzerland.

0.5 mi
one way
577 ft
climb
4,937 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Felsenweg is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Schwyz, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,660 ft and 4,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 580 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is gravel. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Vitznau, about 2.1 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rigi Rotstock, Rigi and Dossen. For camping, Campingplatz Vitznau and Campingplatz Gerbeweid are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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 Felsenweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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