Alpe Äpnet – Hannigalp Trail

Distance 2.47 km

Duration 1:19 Hours

Difficulty medium

Information

At the idyllic Alpe Äpnet above Grächen, cattle graze in summer, filling their bellies with juicy alpine grass and fresh herbs. Even though you won’t find the animals there in winter, the place is picturesque. Recharge your energy here before you set off on the Hannigalp Trail. Initially still in open terrain, it soon leads into the snow-covered larch forest. Pace yourself because after the first flat stretch, the path soon goes uphill. Naturally, your goal, Hannigalp, is situated at 2114 meters above sea level. Enjoy the tranquility and look forward to a culinary reward on the panoramic terraces right in the middle of the Hannigalp ski area. And although you spend most of the time in the forest, there are always opportunities to admire the magnificent Alpine panorama featuring the Weisshorn.

Characteristics

Descent

11 Metres

Fitness level

Highest point

2.118 Metres

Quality of the experience

Lowest point

1.767 Metres

Scenery

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POI details

Hike from Grächen to Alpe Äpnet, then strap on your snowshoes and cross the ski slope along the edge of the forest. Shortly afterwards you’ll head into the romantic wintry forest of Grächen and take the path towards Hannigalp. The return journey follows the same route. Those looking for a more leisurely hike can take the Fairy Tale Cable Car back to Grächen.

Accessible by train and bus. From Visp or St. Niklaus train station, take the bus to Grächen.

Motorway A9 direction Visp. Main road direction Saas-Fee / Zermatt junction Grächen.

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