Allalinhorn Nordwand
An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland.
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,691 ft
- climb
- 13,101 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Allalinhorn Nordwand is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 11,410 ft and 13,100 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,690 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Saas-Fee, about 4.0 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include P3596, Mittelallalin and Allalinhorn. Blattbachfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Schönblick and Bergheimat are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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