Weissmies

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

14.1 miles (22.6 km) · 7,627 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Weissmies is a 14.1-mile loop route in Visp, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 7,618 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 7.3 miles gaining 7,613 feet at an average 19.9% grade. Only 8% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.1 mi (22.6 km)
Elevation gain	7,627 ft (2,325 m)
Average gain	542 ft per mile (103 m per km)
Longest climb	7.3 mi, 7,614 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.6%
Runnable	8% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	24.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	1%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	45%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	42%

Questions about Weissmies

How much elevation gain does Weissmies have?

Weissmies has 7,627 ft (2,325 m) of elevation gain over 14.1 miles (22.6 km). That averages 542 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Weissmies?

The difficulty score for Weissmies is 24.7 of 100. That is harder than 94.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 8% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Weissmies?

The longest climb on Weissmies runs 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and gains 7,614 ft (2,321 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.6%.