Via Alpina
Overview
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Distance 16 km
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Duration 5 h 20 min
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Ascent 1100 m
Intro
The fifth stage encompasses a steep passage through a patch of forest and onwards to the largest alp in Switzerland, with around 1,200 cows, Urnerboden. Here, secluded forest trails are interspersed with beautifully quaint villages. Having conquered a few metres in altitude during the first section, the finishing straight to the stage destination is on level paths alongside the river.
Description
From there, picturesque hiking trails lead to Nussbühl, where mountain restaurants and an inviting Alpine dairy “Beiz” establishment serve coffee and Alpine cheese for a well-deserved break. From Nussbühl, you then drop down quite significantly, before completing the final few kilometres along the Fätschbach stream to reach Urnerboden.
Food/drink and accommodation along the route
- Restaurant Nussbühl
- Lots of restaurants and hotels in Braunwald
Accommodation in Urnerboden
- Gasthaus Urnerboden, Urnerboden
- Gasthaus Sonne, Urnerboden
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Linthal
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| Destination |
Urner Boden
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| Direction |
One way
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| Ascent |
1100 m
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| Descent |
360 m
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| Distance |
16 km
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| Duration |
5 h 20 min
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| Duration back |
4 h 30 min
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Season |
May - September
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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