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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.

Detour / Closure

There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/etappe1.05

Description

From Linthal, the trail leads through a steep section of forest and climbs around 600 m to Braunwald. This traffic-free resort boasts many restaurants and other places to eat and drink. As an alternative to climbing on foot, visitors can take the Braunwaldbahn up the mountain as early as 7 a.m. „erklimmen“ and so enjoy the views in the morning sun.

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

Accommodation in 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

Technical information

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Start location
Linthal
Destination
Urner Boden
Direction
One way
Ascent
1100 m
Descent
360 m
Distance
16 km
Duration
5 h 20 min
Duration back
4 h 35 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
Season
May - September
More information https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/etappe1....

Route

Via Alpina

Vaduz - Montreux
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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 5/20

Distance

16 km

Duration

5 h 20 min

Ascent

1100 m

Travel information: Linthal

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