Zustieg Kingletscher

Zustieg Kingletscher is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 8,470 ft and 10,000 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,780 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Randa, about 1.5 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Troäre, Grabenhorn and Gross Haupt. For camping, Attermenzen and Alphubel 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.