Visit Täsch and its lake
Far from the hustle and bustle of Zermatt and away from the tourists, this flat walk allows you to discover the village and its recreational lake. Numerous granaries can be seen along this loop
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.83 km -
Average duration: 1h 55 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 95 m -
Descent: - 102 m -
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Highest point: 1,499 m -
Lowest point: 1,423 m
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Country:
Switzerland
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Area: Alps -
District:
Täsch -
Start/End: N 46.06482° / E 7.779157° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,452 m
- 1 : km 1.17 - alt. 1,451 m - Church
- 2 : km 2.45 - alt. 1,432 m - Kantonstrasse
- 3 : km 3 - alt. 1,426 m - Schalisee
- 4 : km 5.54 - alt. 1,451 m - Taschalpstrasse
- S/E : km 5.83 - alt. 1,452 m
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