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Skidurchquerung Berner Oberland - Etappe 1

Bernese Oberland

Eggishorn - Konkordia Hütte

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
11 km
Ascent
643 m
Descent
517 m
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
2.2 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
50˚
Skidurchquerung Berner Oberland - Etappe 1 Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between March and April. From a low point of 2.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 11 km, 643 vertical metres of ascent and 517 vertical metres of descent. You'll need glacier kit to complete it safely.

Description

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between March and April

Features

  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Glacier kit

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