Balfrin Südgrat
An out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland.
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 880 ft
- climb
- 12,374 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Balfrin Südgrat is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 11,630 ft and 12,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 80 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 2.6 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Balfrin, Balfrin Nordwestgipfel and Gross Bigerhorn. For camping, Bergheimat and Schönblick are within about 6 miles. There are 21 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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