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Violenhorn

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    Beautiful hike with about 900 meters of ascent and an incredible panorama over the Moosalp region, Upper Valais, and down into the Rhone Valley.
    difficult
    Distance 11.6 km
    4:55 h
    938 m
    935 m
    2,876 m
    2,047 m

    From the parking lot and the Moosalp bus stop, the path first leads briefly along the ski slope, which is not very attractive in summer, before you soon turn onto the hiking trail. From here, it is pure nature, and the ascent proceeds over alpine meadows up to the Hälmine ridge, which stretches along a long broad ridge to the Violenhorn. From here you have an incredible 360-degree view including the neighboring Augstbordhorn and on the other side down into the Rhone Valley. Opposite majestically towers the Bietschhorn, drawing all eyes onto itself. 

    On the descent, the route via Hienergrätji to Ober Gibidum is worthwhile, to then hike back east towards the starting point at the Moosalp. 

    Author’s recommendation

    Allow enough time for the summit break, as the panorama is very impressive.
    Difficulty
    T3 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    2,876 m
    Lowest point
    2,047 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 0.63%Forested/wild trail 8.64%Path 90.72%
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    73 m
    Forested/wild trail
    1 km
    Path
    10.5 km
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    Rest stops

    Bergrestauant Dorbia

    Safety information

    In summer, there may be herd protection dogs on the route. Observe the appropriate behavior rules.

    Roadbook

    From the parking lot and the Moosalp bus stop, the path first leads briefly along the ski slope, which is not very attractive in summer, before you soon turn onto the hiking trail. From here, it is pure nature, and the ascent proceeds over alpine meadows up to the Hälmine ridge, which stretches along a long broad ridge to the Violenhorn. From here you have an incredible 360-degree view including the neighboring Augstbordhorn and on the other side down into the Rhone Valley. Opposite majestically towers the Bietschhorn, drawing all eyes onto itself. 

    On the descent, the route via Hienergrätji to Ober Gibidum is worthwhile, to then hike back east towards the starting point at the Moosalp. 

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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    By bus from Visp to the Moosalp

    Directions

    By car from Visp via Stalden or via Bürchen to the Moosalp.

    Parking

    Parking lot at the Moosalp, subject to a fee. Also with TWINT or EasyPark.

    Coordinates

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    2'630'161E 1'122'278N
    DD
    46.251263, 7.829748
    DMS
    46°15'04.5"N 7°49'47.1"E
    UTM
    32T 409795 5122630
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    Equipment

    Normal hiking equipment

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    Difficulty
    T3 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    11.6 km
    Duration
    4:55 h
    Ascent
    938 m
    Descent
    935 m
    Highest point
    2,876 m
    Lowest point
    2,047 m
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