Balfrin Nordwestgrat
An out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland.
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 1,274 ft
- climb
- 12,374 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Balfrin Nordwestgrat is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 11,690 ft and 12,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 940 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Saas-Balen, about 2.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gross Bigerhorn, Balfrin Nordwestgipfel and Klein Bigerhorn. Bei Chilcherli is within about 3 miles. For camping, Bergheimat and Grächbiel are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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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