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Punkt 2586 - Fusshornbiwak

ModerateValais/Wallis · Switzerland

GPX
Distance
0.8 km (0.5 mi)
Elevation gain
207 m (679 ft)
Estimated time
29 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
2,770 m (9,088 ft)

About Punkt 2586 - Fusshornbiwak

Punkt 2586 - Fusshornbiwak is a 0.8 km hiking route in Valais/Wallis, Switzerland. It climbs roughly 207 m (679 ft) along the way, topping out at 2,770 m (9,088 ft). Most people take around 29 min at a comfortable pace, plus stops. Expect a steady effort with a few sustained climbs, well within reach if you walk regularly.

This is mountain terrain, and the scale of the surroundings is the reason to come.

Start and finish are in different places, which means public transport or a second car is part of the planning. The route is waymarked and marked on the ground with its own symbol, so navigation is straightforward in good visibility.

The high sections hold snow long after the valleys are green, which keeps the usable season to high summer.

In short, Punkt 2586 - Fusshornbiwak suits regular walkers who want a full day without technical ground. Dog access is not formally recorded here, so check locally before bringing one.

Plan around this route’s details

Start, finish and return
The recorded 0.8 km line has different endpoints. Confirm travel from the finish before setting out; that return journey is additional to the mapped route.
Climbing in context
The recorded ascent averages approximately 256 m of climbing per kilometre across the whole route. This is climbing density, not trail gradient: climbs and flatter sections may be unevenly distributed. Recorded descent totals 0 m and also needs time in your plan.
What needs a separate check
This record does not establish surface, dog access, wheelchair access. Check any of these that affect your group. Current closures, access arrangements and transport are not verified by the route line.
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Route map

Moderate0.8 km207 m

Route line from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. View the source relation

Elevation

Elevation profile

Ascent
+207 m
Descent
−0 m
High
2,770 m (9,088 ft)
Low
2,563 m (8,409 ft)
2538 m2602 m2667 m2731 m2795 m0.0 km0.2 km0.4 km0.6 km0.8 km

Climbing and descending by section

Use these equal-distance sections to see how climbing and descending are distributed along the stored elevation profile. Distances follow the profile’s recorded direction; walking in reverse swaps ascent and descent and reverses the section order.

Sampled ascent and descent in each third of the elevation profile
SectionProfile distanceAscentDescent
First third0.00–0.27 km122 m0 m
Middle third0.27–0.54 km70 m0 m
Final third0.54–0.81 km14 m0 m
How these numbers are calculated

We split the stored profile into three equal distances and interpolate elevation at each boundary. Rising samples count towards ascent; falling samples towards descent. Totals can differ from the headline figures, which may use different smoothing or rounding. Sparse samples, gaps in the source route and elevation-model errors limit accuracy. These are calculations, not surveyed sections, directions or terrain assessments.

Make it fit your day

Your walking-time scenario

Adjust the example pace and allowances to explore your own plan. This calculator uses your inputs, so it may differ from the directory’s headline estimate.

Calculated walking time including your allowances

1 hr 3 min

12 min for distance + 21 min for ascent + 30 min allowance.

Formula: distance ÷ pace × 60 + ascent ÷ 100 × climbing allowance + stops. Travel to and from the route is additional. Terrain, descent, weather and navigation are not modelled. These results do not establish route suitability. Read the time-planning guide.

Recorded route measurements

The route is normally walked in the direction described below. The gradient is spread evenly, so there is no single section that dictates your pace. The steepest pitch runs at roughly 46 percent, short but enough to slow most people to a crawl. The upper section is where the route earns its reputation, and it is also where weather changes fastest. Because the finish is away from the start, check return transport before committing to the second half.

Highlights

  • High point of 2,770 m (9,088 ft)
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Waymarked and signposted

Know before you go

Season field
July to September
Waymarked
Recorded as waymarked
Surface
Not recorded
Dogs
Not recorded, check locally
Wheelchair access
Not recorded
Entrance fee
Not recorded
Camping
Not recorded
Drinking water
Not recorded as available
Toilets
Not recorded as available
Mobile coverage
Not verified
Parking
Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
Emergency
112 in Europe, 911 in North America

How this trail scores

Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.

Scenery
61/100

Terrain features, relief and photographic interest

Adventure
30/100

Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is

Difficulty
7/100

Effort index from distance and climbing

Accessibility
83/100

Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it

Family
46/100

Suitability for children who already walk

Dogs
62/100

Access rules, terrain and water along the way

Tips from the trail

  • Early morning and late afternoon give the best light and the quietest paths.
  • Aim for july to september for the most reliable conditions.
  • Leave nothing behind, including fruit peel, and stay on the marked line to protect the ground either side.

Warnings

  • Some sections are steep enough to be awkward in the wet, particularly on the way down.
  • At this altitude the weather can turn in under an hour, and temperatures drop fast once cloud arrives.
  • Outside the main season expect snow, ice or closed access on the higher sections.

Safety

Emergency services in Switzerland are reached on 112. Tell someone your route and expected finish time before you set off, particularly if you are walking alone. Mobile coverage in the upper sections is patchy at best, so do not count on being able to call for help from the summit. If the weather deteriorates, descending the way you came is almost always the safer option.

What to bring

  • Comfortable, broken-in hiking shoes or boots
  • Weatherproof jacket
  • At least 1.5 litres of water
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and high-factor sun cream
  • Microspikes if you are walking at the edges of the season
  • Small first aid kit including blister plasters

Photography

Shoot the first hour after sunrise from the higher ground: the low angle picks out every ridge and the valleys still hold mist. Take the shot on the way out. Conditions rarely improve by the time you come back past. A wide lens captures the scale, but a short telephoto is what turns a good view into a photograph.

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