Uri · Hiking

Schafweg

A 1.7-mile point-to-point route in Uri, Switzerland.

1.7 mi
one way
1,678 ft
climb
6,845 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Schafweg is a 1.7-mile point-to-point route in Uri, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,910 ft and 6,850 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,680 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 dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Disentis/Mustér, about 5.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hoch Rinderbiel, Hinter Fruttstöck and Hochbocki. Lämmerbachfälle and Stäuber I are within about 3 miles. 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 Schafweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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