Climbing tourHard

Hike to the Weisshorn Hut (Nr. 61)

This tough trail is suitable for experienced mountain hikers in good physical shape. The route entails an ascent of 1,774 vertical metres – but the climb is well worth the effort.

Details

Type
Climbing tour
Difficulty
Hard
Duration
7 h
Distance
16.5 km
Ascent
1540 m
Descent
1540 m
Lowest point
1400 m
Highest point
2934 m

This tough trail is suitable for experienced mountain hikers in good physical shape. The route entails an ascent of 1,774 vertical metres – but the climb is well worth the effort.

Details

Type
Climbing tour
Difficulty
Hard
Duration
7 h
Distance
16.5 km
Ascent
1540 m
Descent
1540 m
Lowest point
1400 m
Highest point
2934 m

Description

The Weisshorn Hut stands on a crag offering glorious views of the nearby south-east face of the Weisshorn (4,506 m) along with 18 other peaks above 4,000 m. The cosy mountain hut run by the Basel section of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) is a popular base for mountaineers planning ambitious climbs such as the extremely demanding ascent of the Weisshorn. The hike up to the hut and back down to the valley requires a high level of fitness as well as good knees.

Best season

Jan
Feb
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Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Route

Start point
Randa (1,439 m)
End point
Randa (1,439 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

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Properties

  • Refreshment options
  • Circular route
  • Nice views
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights

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