Valais · Hiking

Oberaletsch

A 1.3-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.

1.3 mi
one way
1,001 ft
climb
6,342 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Oberaletsch is a 1.3-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,640 ft and 6,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,000 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 Belalp, about 1.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Riederhorn, Sparrhorn and Burge. For camping, Camping Geschina is within about 6 miles. There are 9 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.

  • NearbyMoränenweg · Bettmeralp Singletrail · Massaweg

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Oberaletsch for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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