Moränenweg
A 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Bern, Switzerland.
- 0.7 mi
- one way
- 819 ft
- climb
- 7,596 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Moränenweg is a 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,860 ft and 7,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 820 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Gimmelwald, about 5.0 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Wildstein, Bütlasse and Vorderi Bütlasse. Dündefall and Pochtenfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Blüemlisalp and Camping Rendez-vous are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 Moränenweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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