Schweizer Pfad
- 0.7 mi
- one way
- 1,097 ft
- climb
- 6,772 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Schweizer Pfad is a 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,000 ft and 6,770 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,100 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is grass. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Saas-Grund. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mällig, Schwarzmies and Trifthorn. Hell-Chessi Badestelle is within about 3 miles. For camping, Bergheimat and Schönblick are within about 6 miles. There are 25 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
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