Nadelhorn NE ridge from Saas Fee

Visp, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

10.7 miles (17.2 km) · 8,229 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Nadelhorn NE ridge from Saas Fee is a 10.7-mile loop route in Visp, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 8,252 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.5 miles gaining 8,238 feet at an average 28.2% grade. Only 13% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.2 km)
Elevation gain	8,229 ft (2,508 m)
Average gain	768 ft per mile (146 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 8,234 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	80%
Runnable	13% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	23.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	41%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	43%

Questions about Nadelhorn NE ridge from Saas Fee

How much elevation gain does Nadelhorn NE ridge from Saas Fee have?

Nadelhorn NE ridge from Saas Fee has 8,229 ft (2,508 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.2 km). That averages 768 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Nadelhorn NE ridge from Saas Fee?

The difficulty score for Nadelhorn NE ridge from Saas Fee is 23.7 of 100. That is harder than 94% of routes at a similar distance. About 13% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Nadelhorn NE ridge from Saas Fee?

The longest climb on Nadelhorn NE ridge from Saas Fee runs 5.1 miles (8.3 km) and gains 8,234 ft (2,510 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 80%.