14 m away
Allalinhorn
Possibly the easiest 4000er in the Alps which enjoys spectacular views
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 580 m
- Descent
- 580 m
Allalinhorn - Normalweg
Saas Fee
The Mischabel Range
Normalweg - Hochtour
Alpine Climbing Easy
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 561 m
- Descent
- 1 m
- Low Point
- 3.5 km
- High Point
- 4 km
- Gradient
- 21˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 3.5 km to the maximum altitude of 4 km, the route covers 2.6 km, 561 vertical metres of ascent and 1 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
Description
Tourenbericht und Routeninfos: https://www.suedtirolalpin.com/post/allalinhorn-normalweg
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Difficulty
Easy
The ascent involves simple glacier hiking and/or short, straightforward rock scrambles. Equivalent to Alpine F, F+
Low Exposure
The route is well protected or easy enough that protection is not required.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
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- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
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- Descent
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- Descent
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- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
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- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
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- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 99 m
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Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
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