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26) Grächen - Niedergrächen - Greechbiel
Distance
2.47 km
Duration
0:46 Hours
Difficulty
easy
Information
The Greechbiel is a rock and as a vantage point offers a place to relax and enjoy the fantastic view of the mountain scenery.
Characteristics
Descent
264 Metres
Fitness level
Highest point
1.730 Metres
Quality of the experience
Lowest point
1.466 Metres
Scenery
Best season
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POI details
This hike takes you downhill from the picturesque Grächner See, past the village square and through the car-free area of the mountain community. It offers plenty of variety with views of the lake, playgrounds, traditional buildings, lush flower meadows and the imposing mountain backdrop. After the Hannigalp Hotel, turn right and follow the somewhat steep earthy path along the lush meadows down to Niedergrächen. Here you cross the road and follow the trail to Greechbiel.
From Visp take the train to St. Niklaus. There you change to the Post Bus which takes you to Grächen every half hour. On weekends, there is a direct bus service from Visp to Grächen. Find full timetable information at www.cff.ch
Rhone valley: Via Martigny - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus
Lötschberg car transport: Via Kandersteg - Goppenstein - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (bls.ch/car transport)
Furka car transport: Via Andermatt - Realp - Oberwald - Brig - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (car transport Furka)
Ticino/Simplon: Via Lugano - Centovalli - Domodossola - Brig - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (Simplon car transport)
We recommend:
- good footwear
- clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
- hat or cap
- sunscreen
- bottle for water
- picnic
- camera
- binoculars (optional)
- hiking poles (optional)
- printout of this hike (click «Print» icon, to download)
