Brunnethornweg

Brunnethornweg is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland, inside Naturpark Pfyn-Finges. It runs between about 8,570 ft and 9,570 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,040 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Oberems, about 1.6 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Emshorn, Brunnethorn and Meretschihorn. Wasserfall Turtmann and Feschelloch are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Gemmi Agarn and Camping Torrent 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.