Sidelhorn from the Grimsel Pass

Photo: H.sch.57 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

3.0km
Total Distance
578m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 3 km climb of about 580 m from the Grimsel Pass up rocky slopes to the Sidelhorn at 2,764 m, a viewpoint over the Grimsel lakes, the Aare glacier and the Bernese Alps. The upper part crosses boulders and late snow; the summit is a rocky top.

Route Map

Along the trail

Bus stop
Grimsel Passhöhe · 44m from the start
Parking
13m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2 · T3 for 0.2km
Surface
natural ground 74%, paved 19%
Marked route
Grimselpass - Oberaar

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate