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Alpine Wanderung UNESCO-Höhenweg vom Bettmerhorn zum Eggishorn, Valais

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Moderate5/5 · UnsuitablePoint-to-point

Alpine Wanderung UNESCO-Höhenweg vom Bettmerhorn zum Eggishorn

Aletsch Arena / Belalp, canton Valais

Alpine T4-Gratwanderung vom Bettmerhorn zum Eggishorn mit teils exponierten, gut gesicherten Passagen und eindrücklichem Blick auf den Aletschgletscher.

Distance
3.04 km
Ascent
↑ 373 m
Descent
↓ 373 m
Duration
3 h
Point-to-point
Your rating
No GPX track published for this route.

About this route

Von der Bergstation Bettmerhorn führt ein Wandersteg zunächst zum Bettmerhorn. Danach folgt rund 1,5 km ein teils exponierter Gratweg. Eine Steilstufe zur Elselicka ist mit Fixseilen gesichert; weitere Stellen besitzen Steighilfen. Von der Elselicka führt ein gut ausgebauter Weg zur Bergstation Eggishorn. Die Route ist ausdrücklich nur für trittsichere und schwindelfreie Berggänger geeignet.

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Difficulty

Physical effort, technical demands, trail conditions, ascent and duration — this says nothing about exposure.

Moderate

Fear of heights

Exposure only: drop-offs, narrow paths on steep slopes, traverses, bridges and ladders. Assessed independently of the difficulty grade.

5/5 · Unsuitable5/5 – Unsuitable
Why this rating?

This is a T4 alpine ridge route explicitly recommended only for sure-footed hikers with a head for heights. Around 1.5 km follows a partly exposed ridge; a steep step is protected by fixed ropes and other passages use climbing aids.

Exposed sections
Not yet available
Narrow trail sections
Not yet available
Suspension bridges
Not yet available
Ladders
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Weather

Season: Not yet available
Conditions
Awaiting live feed
Precipitation
Wind

Live mountain forecasts for 46.41°N / 8.08°E arrive with the weather integration.

Route facts

Start
Bettmerhorn, Bergstation
End
Eggishorn, Bergstation
Route type
Point-to-point

Return transport required – this hike does not finish at the starting point. Plan how you will return to your vehicle or starting location.

Highest point
2871 m
Best season
Not yet available
Coordinates
46.410°N / 8.077°E
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