Via Alpina
Nidwalden, Switzerland
Out-and-back trail in Nidwalden, Switzerland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 15.3 mi (24.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,348 ft (1,630 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 40 min
- High point
- 7,228 ft (2,203 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Drinking water: Brunnen 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Bike repair station 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Shelter 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Bike repair station 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from start
- Bike repair station 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Via Alpina
How long is Via Alpina?
Via Alpina is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 40 min. It climbs 5,348 ft (1,630 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,228 ft (2,203 m).
How hard is Via Alpina?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Via Alpina?
Parking at the start, Fee. Closest lot to the start: Bahnhof 2. 8 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Via Alpina?
Drinking water on the way at 7 mi (11.2 km), 10.6 mi (17.1 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 1.4 mi (2.3 km), 7.7 mi (12.4 km).
Is Via Alpina shaded?
Mostly exposed (26% under trees).
What can you do on Via Alpina?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Via Alpina?
Stani's Corner, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Arena Station, 0 mi (0 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Via Alpina?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Via Alpina
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- Vier Seen Bike Nidwalden · Expert · 15.8 mi (25.5 km)
- Sonnenbergweg Obwalden · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- VitaParcours Engelberg Obwalden · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Eienwäldli - Herrenrütiboden Obwalden · Moderate · 5.2 mi (8.3 km)
- Gerschni-Trail Obwalden · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Leiterliweg-Bänklialp Obwalden · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Skipiste Klostermatte Obwalden · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap