34) St. Niklaus – Jungen – Augstbordpass – Gruben

Distance 17.37 km

Duration 7:50 Hours

Difficulty hard

Information

From St. Niklaus it heads steep up to Jungen straight away. Anyone who would rather conserve their energy, should take the nostalgic gondola up to Alpe Junge. From there it’s a beautiful trail above the tree line with stunning views into the distance.

Characteristics

Ascent

1.843 Metres

Technique

Descent

1.116 Metres

Fitness level

Highest point

2.893 Metres

Quality of the experience

Lowest point

1.096 Metres

Scenery

Best season

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POI details

Von St. Niklaus geht es direkt steil nach Jungen hoch. Wer lieber Kräfte spart, nimmt die nostalgische Gondel auf die Alpe Jungen. Von dort ist es ein schöner Weg oberhalb der Baumgrenze mit herrlicher Weitsicht.

From Visp you take the train to St. Niklaus.

- Rhône Valley: Via Martigny - Visp to St. Niklaus

- Car transport Lötschberg: Via Kandersteg - Goppenstein - Visp to St. Niklaus (bls.ch/e/autoverlad/)

- Car transport Furka: Via Andermatt - Realp - Oberwald - Brig - Visp to St. Niklaus (Car transport Furka)

- Tessin/Simplon: Via Lugano - Centovalli - Domodossola - Brig - Visp to St. Niklaus (Car transport Simplon)

This hike is challenging, requires a good fitness level and a certain amount of experience in the mountains is essential.