Schwarzhorn
A 0.8-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.
- 0.8 mi
- one way
- 1,134 ft
- climb
- 9,072 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Schwarzhorn is a 0.8-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland, inside Naturpark Pfyn-Finges. It runs between about 8,200 ft and 9,070 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,130 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Chandolin, about 1.6 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Motte, Le Tsapé and Crêt du Chèré. Vuibiesse is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping d'Anniviers and Camping Bella-Tola are 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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