How many hiking trails are listed in Obwalden?

The directory currently includes 74 quality-checked routes in Obwalden, covering 188 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Obwalden?

Via Alpina currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Trans Swiss Trail and Eienwäldli - Wasserfall before choosing.

When should you hike in Obwalden?

June to September is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Obwalden?

8 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Obwalden

74 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Obwalden, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 188 km. The average route is 2.5 km with 156 m (512 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 188
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 2.5k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 8 easy (11%), 64 moderate (86%) and 2 hard or expert (3%). 3 routes (4%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are waterfall (2), lake (2), mountain (2). The highest recorded point in this set is 2,549 m (8,363 ft). The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Via Alpina, Trans Swiss Trail, Eienwäldli - Wasserfall currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

1.4 km

Brunnihütte - Ristis

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

9 m

Brunnihütte - Ristis

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

1 recorded loop

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Via Alpina	29.5 km	1,304 m	8 hr 32 min	Point to point
Trans Swiss Trail	9.7 km	298 m	2 hr 28 min	Point to point
Eienwäldli - Wasserfall	2.1 km	47 m	31 min	Point to point
Holzkapelle - Wasserfall	2.0 km	47 m	30 min	Point to point
Bärgmandlipfad Giswil	12.7 km	875 m	3 hr 57 min	Loop
Brunnihütte - Ristis	1.4 km	9 m	18 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.