Snowshoeing
Hannigalp Wannihorn Trail
Grächen
-3/1°
For the Wannihorn Trail in Grächen, you need one thing above all: stamina. And a good one at that. Because it goes quite steeply uphill. However, the effort is definitely worth it. Because the view from Wannihorn is breathtaking.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
2.34 kmDuration
1:27 h
Description
Grächen is a snowshoe paradise with routes for every fitness level. The one for the Wannihorn Trail is high. The mountain itself rises to 2669 meters into the sky. Accordingly, the 2.3-kilometer route demands a large portion of endurance. It is called the "king's route" for a reason. It is therefore for summit conquerors. The trail leads from Hannigalp over Stafel to Wannihorn, which also gave it its name. The really sporty ones start already in Grächen. The others take the Märchengondel to Hannigalp. There you put on your snowshoes, walk to Stafel, and have a last refreshment at the bar, surrounded by a wonderful mountain panorama. Then it goes steeply uphill through snowy forests to Wannihorn. And then, after about one and a half hours, the relieving exclamation: "Wow" – what a view. The Valais mountain world with views into the Saastal, to Bietschhorn, as well as Bis-, Brunegg-, and Weisshorn lies before you. Now all you have to do is take a deep breath, snap photos, and enjoy.
Turn-by-turn directions
The challenging Wannihorn Trail leads from Hannigalp at 2121 meters initially on a relatively flat route to Stafel and from there on a steep path through the winter forest up to Wannihorn at 2669 meters. You will overcome 476 meters of altitude. The return route follows the same path.
Start
Hannigalp (2121m)
Destination
Wannihorn (2595m)
Author's recommendation
The route requires good stamina. Once you reach the top, however, the efforts are rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view. The Stafel bar is ideal for a small refreshment on the way. To finish, you can enjoy the view of the unique Matterhorn from the large sun terrace of the family mountain restaurant Hannigalp.
Technical information
Altitude
2620m
2118m
Ascent
+476m
Descent
-2m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Accessible by train and bus. From Visp or St. Niklaus station by bus to Grächen
Approach
Motorway A9 towards Visp. Cantonal road towards Saas-Fee / Zermatt until the Grächen turnoff.
Parking
Grächen is partially car-free. Two parking garages are available at the entrance to the village.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
