Valais · Hiking

Wisse Schijen Südgipfel weg

0.5 mi
one way
1,472 ft
climb
10,576 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Wisse Schijen Südgipfel weg is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 9,580 ft and 10,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,470 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Täsch, about 2.0 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Wisse Schijen Südgipfel, Wisse Schijen and Schwarzhörnli. For camping, Attermenzen and Alphubel are within about 6 miles. There are 19 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Wisse Schijen Südgipfel weg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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