Oberer Aletschweg
A 0.3-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.
- 0.3 mi
- one way
- 207 ft
- climb
- 7,489 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Oberer Aletschweg is a 0.3-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland, inside Naturschutzgebiet Aletschwald. It runs between about 7,280 ft and 7,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Bettmeralp, about 1.0 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sparrhorn, Bettmerhorn and Riederhorn. For camping, Camping Eggishorn is within about 6 miles. There are 13 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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