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Saas-Grund

Weissmies Huts – Lower Trift Glacier loop from Jegihorn

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Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Valais
Visp
Saas-Grund

Weissmies Huts – Lower Trift Glacier loop from Jegihorn

Hard

4.8

(8)

117

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Weissmies Huts – Lower Trift Glacier loop from Jegihorn

08:21

12.7km

1,290m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.93 km for 5.51 km

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Weissmies Huts

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Weissmies Hut of the SAC Olten Section is located at 2,726 meters above sea level on a sunny terrace above Saas Grund. With panoramic views of 18 four-thousand-meter peaks, …

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2.92 km

In a family atmosphere, you will be pampered with Swiss specialties and regional wines at Hohsaas at 3,200 m above sea level.

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2.97 km

Hohsaas Cable Car Mountain Station

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In the immediate vicinity there is a restaurant and the 4,000m trail.

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3.07 km

On the 1.2 km long circular trail from Hohsaas (3,142 m above sea level), the 18 impressive four-thousand-meter peaks of the Saas Valley can be admired in person as well as on information boards and monuments.

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3.23 km

Hohsaas Summit (3,200 m)

Highlight • Summit

A beautiful viewpoint on the path of the 4,000m peaks.

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3.99 km

Weissmies Normal Route Entry

Highlight • Climb

This is where you put on your crampons and rope up. Depending on the situation, it can be a very busy place.

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4.02 km

Lower Trift Glacier

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The flattest section of the Trift glacier - but beware of crevasses

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4.73 km

Triftgletscher

Glacier

9

5.86 km

Weissmies Trift Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A very beautiful climb to the summit. The goal is in sight.

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12.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.45 km

5.44 km

926 m

907 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

1.83 km

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