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Source-described walk

Mellau Kanisfluh and Holenke circuit

1 of 1 stages mapped · reference itinerary

The complete circuit from the upper Mellaubahn station through Kanisalpe to the Holenke summit of the Kanisfluh, returning past Edelweiß am Öberle and Wurzachalpe.

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Mapped stages are source-described references. Check mountain skills, current path conditions, transport and overnight arrangements for your dates.

Check current path access, weather, snow and required equipment before travel. This reference grants no automatic navigation clearance. Source read 2026-10-30.

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  1. Mellau Kanisfluh and Holenke circuit

    hiking · 11.76 km · publisher difficulty M (Schwierigkeit 50/100)

    Check current path access, weather, snow and required equipment before travel. Original seasonal and open-status labels do not confirm current conditions. This is a mapped reference; automatic navigation remains held. Source read 2026-10-30.

    The original difficulty is M (Schwierigkeit 50/100), while fitness is S (Kondition 75/100). These are separate publisher scales, not Swiss Alpine Club grades. Source read 2026-10-30.

    The national record gives 11.794 km, 4 hours 55 minutes and 786 m ascent/descent. Its maximum altitude is 2,042 m; the visitor description names the summit at 2,044 m. Mapped distance and terrain climb are measured separately. Source read 2026-10-30.

    The complete summit spur and return loop start and finish at the upper Mellaubahn station. Valley-station references describe the lift approach; no valley walking leg has been added. Check current lift operation before planning the approach. Source read 2026-10-30.

    The source describes a narrower path above Kanisalpe and recommends mountain footwear with a grippy sole, poles, water and sun/rain protection. Food services, hut interiors and present access remain unqualified. Source read 2026-10-30.

    The linked original visitor description gives the detailed source route context. Check current local path conditions, required transport and facility opening before travel; this informational reference supplies no automatic navigation clearance. Source read 2026-10-30.

    Glacier assessment unknown. Automatic planning and navigation exports remain held.

Recommendation & sources

A recommendation for the whole outing is kept with that itinerary. Only separately reviewed, precisely matched path stretches receive map support. Repeated descriptions from one publisher family add no independent votes.