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Easy4/5 · Rather unsuitablePoint-to-point

Bhutanbrücke

Turtmanntal / Ergisch, canton Valais

Leichte Talwanderung von Unterems durch den Naturpark Pfyn-Finges mit Überquerung der 134 Meter langen Bhutan-Hängebrücke über den Illgraben.

Distance
10.48 km
Ascent
↑ 340 m
Descent
↓ 700 m
Duration
3.17 h
Point-to-point
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About this route

Von Unterems führt die Route zunächst über Weideland und Wald Richtung Westen. Nach Pletschen steigt der Weg zur Bhutanbrücke an, die den stark erodierten Illgraben auf 134 Metern Länge überquert und rund 80 Meter über dem Graben liegt. Danach folgt ein längerer Abstieg durch den geschützten Pfynwald bis zum Bahnhof Leuk.

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Difficulty

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

Easy

Fear of heights

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

4/5 · Rather unsuitable4/5 – Rather unsuitable
Why this rating?

The defining feature is a 134 m suspension bridge crossing the deeply eroded Illgraben; official information gives a bridge height of about 80 m. This is likely unsuitable for pronounced fear of heights despite the hike itself being graded easy.

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 46.29°N / 7.70°E arrive with the weather integration.

Route facts

Start
Unterems, Mittelstation Gondelbahn (992 m)
End
Leuk, Bahnhof (623 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
1004 m
Best season
Not yet available
Coordinates
46.293°N / 7.697°E
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