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OSM map layer · LineString
46.28, 8.07 · rel 2270044
46.28, 8.07 · rel 2270044
Simplon-Höhenweg
18,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Valais · 46.28°N ·
8.07°E
18,3km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× summit
Hohliecht
viewpoint ·
194 m off route
18,3 km
100%
Chastelegga
summit ·
378 m off route
18,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Simplon-Höhenweg is 18.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Simplon-Höhenweg takes approximately 4h 34min to complete.
No, Simplon-Höhenweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Simplon-Höhenweg starts near coordinates 46.3045, 8.0439.
Simplon-Höhenweg is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.