Gespaltenhorn_Normalweg_WS+
An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Bern, Switzerland.
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 810 ft
- climb
- 10,496 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Gespaltenhorn_Normalweg_WS+ is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 10,180 ft and 10,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 510 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Gimmelwald, about 4.0 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gspaltenhorn, Bütlasse and Jegihoren. Weschbächli is within about 3 miles. For camping, Rütti and Breithorn are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Gespaltenhorn_Normalweg_WS+ for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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