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22b) Hannigalp – Furgge – Wannihorn

Distance 2.96 km
Duration 1:30 Hours
Difficulty hard

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The route to the Wannihorn at over 2600 m above sea level is a sporty challenge. A summit experience amidst the majestic mountain world. Once at the top, you look down into the Saas Valley and enjoy the unobstructed view of Bietschhorn, Bishorn, Brunegghorn, and the Weisshorn!

Characteristics

Descent
1 Metres
Fitness level
5 Stars
Highest point
2.615 Metres
Quality of the experience
5 Stars
Lowest point
2.120 Metres
Scenery
6 Stars

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POI details

The route starts at Hannigalp at over 2100 m above sea level and leads you further uphill, partly steep, to the summit cross. You follow the signposting along the Furggen lifts and keep to the right above the tree line. The route continues along the gravel path into a rocky trail and requires sure-footedness.

From Visp, take the train to St. Niklaus. There, transfer to the PostAuto, which takes you to Grächen every half hour. On weekends, a direct bus runs from Visp to Grächen.

 

-  Rhone Valley: Via Martigny - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus

-  Lötschberg car shuttle: Via Kandersteg - Goppenstein - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (bls.ch/autoverlad)

-  Furka car shuttle: Via Andermatt - Realp - Oberwald - Brig - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (Furka car shuttle)

-  Ticino/Simplon: Via Lugano - Centovalli - Domodossola - Brig - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (Simplon car shuttle)

We recommend:

  • Good footwear
  • Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
  • Headgear
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Picnic
  • Camera
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • Hiking poles (optional)
  • Printed copy of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)

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