Valais · Hiking

Rittmalweg

A 0.3-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.

0.3 mi
one way
6,023 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Easy
difficulty

Rittmalweg is a 0.3-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,590 ft and 6,020 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 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. It is on the edge of Saas-Balen. Peaks within about 3 miles include Jegihorn, Guglu and Chäste. For camping, Bergheimat and Schönblick are within about 6 miles. There are 16 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.

  • NearbyNormalweg Nadelhorn · Europaweg · Rundweg St. Niklaus

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