The Swiss Path – Alternative: Bauen - Isenthal - Isleten
Hiking trail
Demanding alternative along old road between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri. Climbs and descends via challenging mountain paths with attractive viewpoints. In between, tranquil valley walk in secluded Isenthal.
moderate
Distance 9 km
Author’s recommendation
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
908 m
Lowest point
434 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Asphalt
1.9 km
Forested/wild trail
2 km
Path
4.8 km
Road
0.4 km
Tips and hints
The Swiss Path was founded with a forward-looking vision: it is intended to represent an example of nature conservation, whilst remaining a simple place of encounter. To this day, its main features remain the mountains, the lake and the glorious views. www.weg-der-schweiz.chThe Swiss Path leads you through the homeland of William Tell. En route, you will spot traces of the past and encounter mythical heroes. You can engage with different images of Switzerland and rediscover the country for yourself. www.wiegederschweiz.ch
Start
Bauen (434 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'686'945E 1'198'865N
DD
46.935188, 8.580452
DMS
46°56'06.7"N 8°34'49.6"E
UTM
32T 468065 5198047
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Destination
Isleten
Turn-by-turn directions
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By road
Parking
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'686'945E 1'198'865N
DD
46.935188, 8.580452
DMS
46°56'06.7"N 8°34'49.6"E
UTM
32T 468065 5198047
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Kulturlandschaftsführer, Rund um den Vierwaldstättersee. Waldstätterweg & Weg der Schweiz. 2. Auflage.
ISBN 978-3-03818-334-1
Author’s map recommendations
Wanderkarte «Weg der Schweiz» 1:25 000 / Bundesamt für Landestopografie, Swisstopo.
ISBN 978-3-302-32599-6
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Equipment
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
600 m
Descent
620 m
Highest point
908 m
Lowest point
434 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 16 Waypoints
- 16 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
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Lowest point
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