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Pragelpass-Weg, Switzerland: what it is and when to go
Pragelpass-Weg is a hiking trail in Switzerland (Schwyz). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Where
- Switzerland
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- ZRH Zurich, 55 km as the crow flies
- Website
- schweizmobil.ch
- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 48 km
- Elevation gain
- +1600 m
- From
- Schwyz
- To
- Glarus
- Run by
- Wanderland Schweiz
- Coordinates
- 47.01147, 8.85772
What it is and where
Pragelpass-Weg is a hiking trail in Switzerland (Schwyz).
It is in Schwyz, where this site lists 67 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.01147, 8.85772; the nearest main airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH, Zurich), 55 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 48 km
- Elevation gain
- +1600 m
- From
- Schwyz
- To
- Glarus
- Run by
- Wanderland Schweiz
It is one of the Hiking places in Switzerland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Pragelpass-Weg is May to October.
- JanPossible8:43
- FebPossible10:03
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:22
- MayBest time14:51
- JunBest time15:40
- JulBest time15:20
- AugBest time14:02
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:05
- DecPossible8:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Switzerland
To enter Switzerland there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Switzerland checklist. Currency: Swiss franc (CHF); plugs: Type J · 230 V · 50 Hz (the European type C fits; the three-pin Schuko doesn't); emergencies: 112 · 117 police · 144 ambulance · 1414 air rescue (Rega).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- DruesbergNature · Mountains2.0 km
- FläschenspitzMountain in Switzerland2.2 km
- Berghaus PragelblickMountains · Hiking2.6 km
- BietMountain in Schwyz District, Switzerland3.1 km
- Alpwirtschaft RoggenlochMountains · Hiking3.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Switzerland guide.
More in Switzerland: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Säntis: peak in northeastern Switzerland
- Lake Baldegg: lake in the Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Monte Rosa Hut: mountain hut
- Tour du Mont Blanc: long distance hiking route in France, Italy and Switzerland
Every Switzerland place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pragelpass-Weg?
It is a hiking trail in Switzerland.
When is the best time to visit Pragelpass-Weg?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20.
How do you get to Pragelpass-Weg?
The nearest main airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH), 55 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Switzerland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Switzerland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Druesberg, Fläschenspitz, Berghaus Pragelblick. The rest is in the Switzerland guide.
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