Foggenhorn

The Foggenhorn is a mountain for those who love hiking. It is located on a long ridge to the west of Belalp and can be reached from the mountain station in about 2.5 hours, via two possible routes:

Route 1: Hike from the mountain station to Alpe Bäll and from there towards Alpe Nessel. You will soon reach the Suone (water conduit) Nessjeri. Shortly before the beautiful and worth seeing Alpe Nessel with its small chapel, cross the Nessjeri and zigzag up to the Foggenhorn.

Route 2: Hike from the mountain station in the direction of Alpe Bäll, where you will see a signpost for the direct ascent to the Foggenhorn. 

The Foggenhorn can be hiked in a circular route (referred to as the "Foggenhornrundgang" on the signposts), which means you don't have to take the same route back and can choose Route 1 for the ascent and Route 2 for the descent (or vice versa).

On both routes, the path leads through flowering alpine meadows, past rushing streams and over steep serpentines. Along the way you can admire the diverse flora and fauna of Belalp, such as alpine roses, cows or black-nosed sheep. With a bit of luck, you may also see marmots and maybe even a chamois or an ibex.  

The reward for the effort is a magnificent panoramic view from the summit of the Foggenhorn at 2569 m. From here you can see the Gredetsch Valley, the Bietschhorn, the Weisshorn, the Matterhorn and many other peaks of the Valais Alps. Already on the ascent to the summit, you will repeatedly catch sight of the Great Aletsch Glacier, which meanders between the mountains like a silver river. 

On the summit you can linger, fortify yourself with a snack you have brought with you and enjoy the peace and beauty of nature. At the end of the hike, you can stop off at one of the many restaurants and enjoy the specialities of the region, such as a Valais plate or an apple or apricot cake. 

The Foggenhorn is a mountain with a panoramic view that delights every hiker. Experience for yourself the fascination of this peak and the incomparable view. 

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