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On the high-altitude route from Grächen to Saas-Fee.Photo: Toni Kaiser, CC BY-SA, Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ
For the 16-kilometre route, plan seven hours of hiking time. It is best to take the gondola from Grächen up to Hannigalp at the start to save some altitude meters. In general, an early start is recommended for this route. This side of the valley is spoiled by the sun, and it seems that the path’s age, having been opened in 1954, is what gives it its charm. Ancient larch stands and lush flower meadows line the path; grasses, mosses, and lichens overgrow the rocks. At an average altitude of 2000 metres above sea level, the path runs through the steep walls of the Balfrin group. Partly very exposed, it crosses rock bands, with exposed sections secured by wire ropes, and surprises with dizzying views down below. The views are thrilling: Fletschhorn, Lagginhorn, and Weissmies to the left; above the Rhone valley stands the distinctive pyramid of Bietschhorn, and from the valley, the white round church of Saas-Balen shines up.
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The «Tourenplaner Schweiz» is a product of the magazine «Wandermagazin Schweiz». The magazine is published eight times a year. We take our readers to new regions, show the pearls of Switzerland, and tell stories about the land and people. In each issue, you will find hiking tips, reports, photo series, recipes, product information, and the latest news from the hiking world. The current issue is available at kiosks and from the publisher.
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Jochen Ihle
Jochen Ihle (born 1962) is the editor-in-chief of the hiking magazine SCHWEIZ. He spends his working life in the mountains year-round and is the author of numerous hiking guidebooks.
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