Mountaineering in Switzerland
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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Switzerland. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful mountaineering routes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful mountaineering routes in Switzerland
Mountain Hike
· Switzerland
From Grindelwald to the Schreckhorn Hut
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Difficulty
moderate
Stage 1
7.5 km
4:30 h
1,266 m
141 m
First stage of the Schreckhorn ascent: Scenically impressive ascent from Grindelwald to the Schreckhorn hut.
Alpine Route
Blüemlisalphorn crossing
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Difficulty
II, 50°, AD
difficult
Multi-stage route
22.7 km
13:30 h
2,518 m
2,519 m
Second tour for experienced alpinists from Oeschinen via the Blüemlisalpe to the summit of the Blüemlisalphorn (3661 m) and back.
Via Ferrata
· Switzerland
The Kandersteg-Allmenalp Via Ferrata
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Difficulty
moderate
2.2 km
3:00 h
538 m
538 m
The sporty and spectacular Kandersteg-Allmenalp via ferrata in the Bernese Oberland leads through a wall divided by gorges and pillars. The Allmibach finds its way down the valley in several beautiful waterfalls along the route.
Via Ferrata
· Switzerland
Via Ferrata de Moiry
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Difficulty
D
difficult
2.3 km
1:30 h
240 m
240 m
Fun via ferrata near the dam wall at Lac de Moiry with several variants in all degrees of difficulty
Mountain Hike
· Switzerland
Hohtällig Ridge and Gorner Glacier
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Difficulty
easy
9.3 km
2:39 h
440 m
716 m
The most magnificent scenery of the Alps is combined with relatively little effort on this tour.
Mountain Hike
· Ascona-Locarno
About Sassello and Sassariente
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Difficulty
moderate
closed
11.2 km
5:00 h
936 m
954 m
Scenic loop over two rocky peaks, along a historic stone wall and with a final climb to the summit.
Mountain Hike
· Italy
Over the Monte Limidario (Gridone)
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Difficulty
difficult
19.1 km
9:30 h
1,971 m
1,971 m
This mountain tour to the highest peak on the shores of Lake Maggiore can undoubtedly be described as the region's royal tour.
Alpine Climbing
· Urner Alps
Hannibal (2.882 m) - Supergranit in Conquest of Paradise
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Difficulty
VII-, 6a+
difficult
1.5 km
5:00 h
180 m
180 m
Die gut abgesicherte Klettertour Conquest of Paradise führt in hervorragenden Granit auf den markanten Turm des Hannibal (2.882 m) in den Urner Alpen.
Alpine Route
· Valais Alps
Weissmies (4.017m) - Überschreitung von SW-N
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
17.1 km
11:30 h
2,687 m
1,099 m
Landschaftlich genussvolle Überschreitung eines Walliser Viertausender.
Alpine Route
· Monte Rosa
Over the Liskamm
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Difficulty
AD
moderate
Stage 3
10.6 km
7:00 h
1,061 m
1,245 m
The third day's stage of the well-known high-altitude tour "Spaghetti Round" leads over the impressive connecting ridge from the Liskamm West peak (4,479 m) to the Liskamm East peak (4,527 m).
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der Fähnerenspitz (1506 m) ist an nebligen Tagen ein lohnendes Ziel by Erich
March 08, 2023
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When did you do this route? March 04, 2023
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February 21, 2023
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Schöne, lange Winterwanderung von Heiden über den Kaienspitz und Tanne zum Hirschberg by Erich
February 03, 2023
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When did you do this route? January 30, 2023
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