Via Alpina
A 24-mile point-to-point route in Bern, Switzerland.
- 24.2 mi
- one way
- 12,335 ft
- climb
- 9,073 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Via Alpina is a 24-mile point-to-point route in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,060 ft and 9,070 ft above sea level, with roughly 12,340 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Kandersteg, about 4.6 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Schwarzhorn, Wildi Frau and Ufem Stock. Mittelschnydafall and Dündefall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Rendez-vous and Blüemlisalp 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 Via Alpina for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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