Hike & Fly · Engelbergertal · Engelbergertal
Schwalmis – Hike & Fly
This tour leads from Niederbauen via Oberbauenstock and Gratschneide to Schwalmis. The return journey to Emmetten follows the Schwalmis plateaus.
- Difficulty
- T4
- Distance / Meter of altitude
- 8 km · ↑ 1200 hm / ↓ 500 hm
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Starting background
- Grass with cow dung
- Elevation information
- 780 / 2230 m above sea level.
- Best time
- June–November
- Star exposure
- S
- Material
Tour map · Schwalmis
Starting point and entrance
Drive from Emmetten by cable car to Niederbauen. The first ascent leads to Oberbauenstock.
Route description
Between Oberbauenstock and Schwalmis, you follow the Gratschneide trail with repeated ups and downs until you reach the summit cross. Alternatively, you can start the tour from Beckenried/Klewenalp.
Takeoff, flight and landing
The return flight to Emmetten goes via the Schwalmisplatten plateau. The map also includes the alternative route from Klewenalp and the marked landing sites.
Safety and conditions
The route is rated T4. In the final section, the map shows a short, unpaved and steep section. The grassy start area has some rocks.
Check the weather, wind, thermals, current airspace, and temporary restrictions before the tour. Ensure start and landing options as well as the return route in case you cannot fly. The maps show the route; local signs and current area information should be checked before the flight.
Briefly answered
Questions about the tour
Where does the Schwalm tour begin?
Drive from Emmetten by cable car to Niederbauen. The first ascent leads to Oberbauenstock.
How long is the tour and how much time do I need?
The route is stated to be 8 km, 1200 hm ascent, 500 hm descent and 3–4 h.
Where can I start and land?
The return flight to Emmetten goes via the Schwalmisplatten plateau. The map also includes the alternative route from Klewenalp and the marked landing sites.
What dangers are to be considered?
The route is rated T4. In the final section, the map shows a short, unpaved and steep section. The grassy start area has some rocks.
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The authors
Hike & Fly Guide Central Switzerland
From hiking ascents to alpine climb-and-fly routes: more hiking ideas from Julian Fürsinger, Jonas Käppeli and Dani Perret.
Daniel Perret
Daniel, usually called Dani, is a UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide in Engelberg. As a mountain guide, father of a family and mountain sports enthusiast, he is active in the Engelberg Valley and shares his hiking expertise here.
Jonas Käppeli
Since childhood, Jonas has been traveling in the mountains. Paragliding added another dimension: mountaineering and flying are intertwined for him. When the thermic forecast promises good conditions, he takes to the air.
Julian Fürsinger
Julian searches for secluded corners and terrain for new projects. The paraglider expands his horizons in the mountains – from rock climbing to evening flights. He prefers to travel off the beaten path.
