Westgrat
An out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland.
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,823 ft
- climb
- 12,694 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Westgrat is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 10,870 ft and 12,690 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,820 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Blatten (Lötschen), about 2.3 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Schafbärg, Kleines Nesthorn and Bietschhorn. For camping, Camping Fafleralp is 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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