Bern · Hiking

Bänzlauistock Westgrat

0.6 mi
round trip: 1,675 ft
climb: 8,217 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Bänzlauistock Westgrat is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 7,160 ft and 8,220 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,360 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Innertkirchen, about 2.0 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Stiergrind, Bänzlouwistock and Pfaffenchopf. For camping, Wyler and Camping Grund are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Bänzlauistock Westgrat for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.