13 m away
Allalinhorn Hohlaubgrat
A classic route and an aesthetic line.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 674 m
Strahlhorn - Normalweg
Saas Fee
The Mischabel Range
Normalweg - Hochtour
Alpine Climbing Moderate
- Distance
- 7.8 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 128 m
- Low Point
- 2.9 km
- High Point
- 4.2 km
- Gradient
- 18˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 2.9 km to the maximum altitude of 4.2 km, the route covers 7.8 km, 1269 vertical metres of ascent and 128 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/strahlhorn-normalweg
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Difficulty
Moderate
May involve slightly more complex glacier hikes, easy but possibly long rock ridges and steep snow up to 45 degrees. Equivalent to PD, PD+
Low Exposure
The route is well protected or easy enough that protection is not required.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
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- 5.5 km
- Ascent
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- Descent
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- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Ascent
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- Descent
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- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
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- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 99 m
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