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Intro

An age-old trail leads to the quaint village of Albinen in a superb location above the Dalaschlucht (gorge); along the way, the ancient hamlets of Brentschen, Engersch and Jeizinen also sit on the sunny slope, linked by peaceful hiking paths.

Detour / Closure

There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-61/stage-2

Description

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Leukerbad
Destination
Gampel
Direction
One way
Altitude (meter above sea level)
1500 m
Ascent
1000 m
Descent
1700 m
Distance
24 km
Duration
7 h 25 min
Duration back
8 h 10 min
Technical requirements
Easy
Physical requirements
Difficult
Season
May - October
Theme
With panoramic view, To an alp
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r...

Route

Walliser Sonnenweg

Crans-Montana - Brig
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Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 2/4

Distance

24 km

Duration

7 h 25 min

Ascent

1000 m

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