Via Alpina Red R96
Valais, Switzerland
Point-to-point trail in Valais, Switzerland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 13.1 mi (21 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,495 ft (1,675 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr
- High point
- 7,018 ft (2,139 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Färricha 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Aletschbord 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Steigle 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
- Picnic area: Picknic site (no tables or benches) 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Kalkofen 11.2 mi (18 km) from start
- Bike repair station 13.1 mi (21 km) from start
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Questions about Via Alpina Red R96
How long is Via Alpina Red R96?
Via Alpina Red R96 is 13.1 mi (21 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr. It climbs 5,495 ft (1,675 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,018 ft (2,139 m).
How hard is Via Alpina Red R96?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Via Alpina Red R96?
Parking at the start, Free, 40 spaces. 4 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Via Alpina Red R96?
Drinking water on the way at 0.1 mi (0.2 km), 0.1 mi (0.2 km), 1.2 mi (1.9 km), 6.1 mi (9.8 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 6.6 mi (10.6 km), 13.1 mi (21 km).
Is Via Alpina Red R96 shaded?
Partly shaded (41% under trees).
What can you do on Via Alpina Red R96?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Via Alpina Red R96?
Safran, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Konsum Mund, 0 mi (0 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Via Alpina Red R96?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Via Alpina Red R96
- Mund - Strick Valais · Hard · 4 mi (6.4 km)
- Birgisch - Belalp Valais · Expert · 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
- Gamsen - Mund Valais · Moderate · 2.9 mi (4.7 km)
- Gamsen - Brig Valais · Easy · 4 mi (6.4 km)
- Birgisch/Mund - Strick Valais · Hard · 5.9 mi (9.5 km)
- Birgisch - Mund Valais · Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
- Gamsen - Birgisch Valais · Hard · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
- Eyholz - Gamsen Valais · Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.2 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap