Römerweg
An out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Bern, Switzerland.
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,550 ft
- climb
- 8,092 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Römerweg is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,870 ft and 8,090 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Ferden, about 3.0 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Burstegge, Balmhorn and Gasteräspitz. For camping, Camping Sportarena Leukerbad and Camping Rendez-vous are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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 Römerweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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