Walking from Grächen to Hohtschuggo and back
Relaxed walk across the woods near Grächen.
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How to travel to Grächen and route details.
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Facts Grächen - Hohtschuggo - Grächen
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Hiking time: 2h30
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Difficulty: moderate
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Elevation: 1605 - 1793 m
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Distance: 7.3 km
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Terrain: meadow, forest
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Region: Matter valley (Valais)
About the trail
This is a relaxed hike through the woody surroundings of the tourist resort of Grächen, with views of the Weisshorn and the Bietschhorn. You will be heading for a small restaurant at Hohtschuggo. The terrace offers a great view of the village of Stalden, 800 m (2600 ft) down, where the Matter valley and the Saas valley come together. You will walk along the open waterworks (Suonen), that are characteristic to the canton of Valais.