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The Swiss Path – Alternative: Bauen - Isenthal - Isleten

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  • Über den alten Landweg ins romantische Isenthal.
    Über den alten Landweg ins romantische Isenthal.
    Photo: CC BY-SA, Wiege der Schweiz
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
3:30 h
600 m
620 m
908 m
434 m

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Author
Jonas Ulrich 
Update: July 21, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
908 m
Lowest point
434 m
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Track types

Asphalt 21.04%Forested/wild trail 21.80%Path 52.88%Road 4.27%
Asphalt
1.9 km
Forested/wild trail
2 km
Path
4.8 km
Road
0.4 km
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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.ch

The 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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Isleten

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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
w3w 
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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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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
600 m
Descent
620 m
Highest point
908 m
Lowest point
434 m
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