Gemsenweg
A 1.0-mile point-to-point route in Bern, Switzerland.
- 1.0 mi
- one way
- 507 ft
- climb
- 7,273 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Gemsenweg is a 1.0-mile point-to-point route in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,170 ft and 7,270 ft above sea level, with roughly 510 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Wengen, about 1.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Männlichen, Tupphorn and Bärenbodengrind. Staubbachfall and Hasenbachfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Dany's Camping and Schützenbach are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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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