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Täschalp-Fluhalp (Pfulwe) (Nr. 46)

The hike over the Pfulwe (Fluh Pass) reveals the magnificent wild hinterland to the east of Täsch and Zermatt. The steep valley of the Mellichbach river enchants hikers with its arid beauty.

Details

Type
Climbing tour
Difficulty
Hard
Duration
4 h 55 min
Distance
9.6 km
Ascent
979 m
Descent
541 m
Lowest point
2190 m
Highest point
3158 m

The hike over the Pfulwe (Fluh Pass) reveals the magnificent wild hinterland to the east of Täsch and Zermatt. The steep valley of the Mellichbach river enchants hikers with its arid beauty.

Details

Type
Climbing tour
Difficulty
Hard
Duration
4 h 55 min
Distance
9.6 km
Ascent
979 m
Descent
541 m
Lowest point
2190 m
Highest point
3158 m

Description

The trail climbs the steep valley of the Mellichbach river, where chamois often gather. The precipitous terrain at the foot of the Rimpfischhorn is home to particularly hardy life forms: pioneer plants and lichens colonise the scree, while now and again a bird of prey may be seen circling high in the clear mountain air. A cold breeze descends from the Längflue Glacier and its perennial snows.

The trail leads past small nameless lakes up to the Pfulwe. This region is popular in winter among ski tourers and freeriders. The descent into the lush green landscape around Fluhalp reveals a fine view of the Schwarzgrat ridge of the Fluehorn.

  • Wildlife-watching
  • Often devoid of people
  • View of the Monte Rosa massif and the upper Findel Glacier
  • Täschalp: cheese and Ziger soft cheese for sale

Best season

Jan
Feb
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Dec

Route

Start point
Täschalp (2,214 m)
End point
Fluhalp (2,616 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

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Properties

  • Refreshment options
  • Route tour
  • Nice views
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights

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