Nordgrat
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 693 ft
- climb
- 12,698 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Nordgrat is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 12,000 ft and 12,700 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 Blatten (Lötschen), about 2.4 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Bietschhorn, Kleines Nesthorn and Schafbärg. For camping, Camping Fafleralp is within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Nordgrat for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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