Erlebnisweg Saas-Almagell
A 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.
- 0.5 mi
- one way
- 632 ft
- climb
- 6,720 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Erlebnisweg Saas-Almagell is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,360 ft and 6,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 630 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. Most of the way is natural ground. Dogs are not allowed. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saas-Almagell, about 0.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Unters Horn, Trifthorn and Almagellerhorn. Hell-Chessi Badestelle and Blattbachfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Schönblick and Bergheimat are within about 6 miles. There are 24 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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