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Illgraben Gorge – Illhorn Hut loop from Chandolin

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Illgraben Gorge – Illhorn Hut loop from Chandolin

Moderate

4.7

(28)

134

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Illgraben Gorge – Illhorn Hut loop from Chandolin

02:49

8.60km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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3.42 km

View of the Gorwetschgrat Valley

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From this location you will enjoy an excellent view of this beautiful, eroded valley, with layers of crumbly rock visible creating stunning colors. This valley is almost reminiscent of the …

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3.54 km

Illgraben Gorge

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It is notoriously one of the main geologically unstable regions of Switzerland. The Illgraben massif is made up of dolomite, limestone and quartzite. Several times a year, mudslides from the …

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5.62 km

Illhorn Hut

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Beautiful, hearty snack hut with a great atmosphere and a wonderful view over the mountains

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7.46 km

Beautiful picnic spot that leaves nothing to be desired; this makes hiking twice as much fun 😊

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7.63 km

Sierre-Zinal Picnic Area

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Various tables and benches, some also covered, fire pit, water point... a very nice place for a picnic.

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8.60 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

3.90 km

505 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

2.58 km

1.91 km

561 m

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Highest point (2,250 m)

Lowest point (1,940 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

16°C

9°C

96 %

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