Direktanstieg
A 1.6-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.
- 1.6 mi
- one way
- 1,016 ft
- climb
- 8,892 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Direktanstieg is a 1.6-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 7,940 ft and 8,890 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,020 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Oberwald, about 2.4 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sidelhorn, Gross Sidelhorn and Bäregg. 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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