Saumpfad
An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Bern, Switzerland.
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 582 ft
- climb
- 3,262 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Saumpfad is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 2,850 ft and 3,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 90 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Axalp, about 0.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gippi, Tschingel and Grätli. Giessbachfall I and Giessbachfall II are within about 3 miles. For camping, Aaregg and Seebucht 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 Saumpfad for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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