Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

877 m in total

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Parking

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Cnicht

Highlight • Natural Monument

The small village of Croesor is perhaps most renowned for the striking pyramidal peak that rises above it. This is Cnicht, a mountain that's so dramatic in its appearance that …

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19 m

Ascent to Cnicht

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Path/ascent that offers wonderful views and is anything but boring!
Shortly before the summit it almost feels like climbing. Great!

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2.16 km

View of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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The view across the deep valley to Moelwyn Mawr is impressive, particularly in moody weather!

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3.01 km

View of the Valley from Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Great when visibility is good! Whether the view of the coast or the surrounding mountains - both are really very nice!

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3.13 km

Cnicht Summit

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Nicknamed the Welsh Matterhorn, albeit 12,431 feet (3,789 m) lower than its Swiss counterpart, what Cnicht lacks in height it makes up in shapely attractiveness. It is a fantastically pointy, …

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6.04 km

Llynnau Diffwys

Lake

6.88 km

View of the Valley and Wooden Bridge, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Picnic with a view - you can probably do well! :)

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10.1 km

Crowsser Cottage Café

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Great to refuel before the climb back up the Slate trail

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.12 km

1.62 km

876 m

675 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.16 km

1.39 km

701 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Ascent to Cnicht – Cnicht Summit loop from Croesor

Cnicht

Ascent to Cnicht

View of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Cnicht Summit

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