Valais · Hiking

Alter Talweg

0.4 mi
round trip
556 ft
climb
4,654 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Alter Talweg is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,490 ft and 4,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is on the edge of Kippel. Peaks within about 3 miles include Wilerchnubel, Gattunmandli and Arbächnubel. For camping, Camping Fafleralp is within about 6 miles. There are 5 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.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Alter Talweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors