Distelgrat
A 1.0-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.
- 1.0 mi
- one way
- 258 ft
- climb
- 8,957 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Distelgrat is a 1.0-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 8,660 ft and 8,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Geschinen, about 2.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Brudelhorn, Ritzberge and Teltschehorn. For camping, Camping Riverside and Camping Brigga (Sektor C) are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Distelgrat for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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