Zustieg Klettersteig
An out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland.
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 923 ft
- climb
- 9,475 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Zustieg Klettersteig is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 9,010 ft and 9,480 ft above sea level, with roughly 700 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. The nearest town is Saas-Grund, about 2.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Jegihorn, Jegiturm and Inner Rothorn. For camping, Bergheimat and Schönblick 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Zustieg Klettersteig for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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