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Hard3/5 · Possibly suitablePoint-to-point

Besteigung des Eggerhorns und Abstieg ins Binntal

Binntal, canton Valais

Lange Gipfeltour von Ernen auf das Eggerhorn mit anschliessendem Abstieg ins ursprüngliche Binntal.

Distance
14.8 km
Ascent
↑ 1419 m
Descent
↓ 1101 m
Duration
6.75 h
Point-to-point
Your rating
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About this route

Die Route steigt von Ernen durch Wald und Alpweiden zum Eggerhorn an. Vom Gipfel führt sie zunächst steil hinunter, quert die Hänge oberhalb des Binntals und endet im historischen Weiler Imfeld/Fäld.

Information from Valais/Wallis Promotion. View original source

Difficulty

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

Hard

Fear of heights

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

3/5 · Possibly suitable3/5 – Possibly suitable
Why this rating?

The official route includes a steep final climb to the 2,503 m Eggerhorn summit and a steep descent/traverse into the Binntal. No ladders, suspension bridges or explicit head-for-heights warning are stated, so it is rated moderate for exposure.

Exposed sections
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Narrow trail sections
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Suspension bridges
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Ladders
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Weather

Season: Not yet available
Conditions
Awaiting live feed
Precipitation
Wind

Live mountain forecasts for 46.40°N / 8.15°E arrive with the weather integration.

Route facts

Start
Ernen (1198 m)
End
Imfeld/Fäld (1517 m)
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
2502 m
Best season
Not yet available
Coordinates
46.399°N / 8.146°E
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