Klein Bigerhorn Westrücken
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 922 ft
- climb
- 10,331 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Klein Bigerhorn Westrücken is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 9,410 ft and 10,330 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Gasenried, about 2.8 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Klein Bigerhorn, Gross Bigerhorn and Färichhorn. Bei Chilcherli is within about 3 miles. For camping, Grächbiel and Bergheimat are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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
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