Route 1 - Nanga Parbat Basecamp 2
Basecamper - Route 1 - The Wall - Part 2 - Herringkoffer Basecamp to Nanga Parbat Basecamp 2
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 4 km
- Ascent
- 127 m
- Descent
- 155 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.5 km
- High Point
- 3.6 km
- Gradient
- 8˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be easy. It's extremely remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 3.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 4 km, 127 vertical metres of ascent and 155 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Trek to Nanga Parbat Basecamp 2 aka The Great Blue Lake. From Herringkoffer Basecamp. Crossing the Bhazin Glacier, whereafter a steady level terrain brings you right underneath the Tallest Peak of Nanga Parbat.
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Historical
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation