Uri · Hiking

Normalweg

An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Uri, Switzerland.

0.3 mi
round trip
1,856 ft
climb
8,814 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Normalweg is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Uri, Switzerland. It runs between about 8,480 ft and 8,810 ft above sea level, with roughly 940 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is natural ground. The nearest town is Realp, about 4.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hochschijen, Bergseeschijen and Bergseeschijen Vorbau Turm II. For camping, Zeltplatz-Mattli and Gotthard Camping Andermatt 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 Normalweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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