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OSM map layer · LineString
46.88, 8.78 · rel 12359027
46.88, 8.78 · rel 12359027
Via Alpina
27,0 km from Urnerboden to Altdorf through alpine terrain and mountains.
Urnerboden
→
Altdorf
linear
27,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
2× summit
Telldenkmal
monument ·
109 m off route
27,0 km
100%
Chli Geissberg
summit ·
197 m off route
27,0 km
100%
Chli Höcheli
summit ·
306 m off route
27,0 km
100%
Bourbaki-Denkmal Altdorf
monument ·
341 m off route
27,0 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Via Alpina is 27.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Alpina takes approximately 6h 44min to complete.
No, Via Alpina is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Urnerboden to Altdorf. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Alpina starts at Urnerboden.
Via Alpina is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Via Alpina is maintained and managed by Wanderland Schweiz.
Yes, Via Alpina is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.