Schafweg
An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Schwyz, Switzerland.
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,659 ft
- climb
- 5,072 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Schafweg is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Schwyz, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,610 ft and 5,070 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,310 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Brunni, about 1.1 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Grosser Mythen, Geissstock and Adlerspitzli. For camping, Oberiberg and Kronenmatt 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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