- Brief description
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The name is misleading. The Weingartensee has dried up today and there are no vineyards far and wide. Instead, the simple barrenness of the mountain landscape, formed after the retreat of glaciers, and a dreamlike view.
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difficult
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- Starting point
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Täschalp (2,214 m)
- Route
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Ottafe (2,205 m)Täschhütte (2,701 m)2.9 kmOttafe (2,205 m)8.9 km
- Best season
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- Description
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The trail leads at first to the Täsch hut, a popular base for mountaineers planning to climb the Alphubel, Täschhorn and Rimpfischhorn. The path then continues up to the Weingartensee along a former lateral moraine. Scree, rock and cliffs dominate the arid landscape, which has hardly any vegetation. Over the course of time, the lake has dried up. Nevertheless, the place remains a great hiking destination with a wonderful view.
Dominating the landscape is the mighty Alphubel, more than 4,000 m high, whose shape and name suggests a hill rather than a mountain. In the local dialect, “Hubel” refers to a small, rounded mound or a hilly landscape.
Variant: by taxi to Täschalp Region devoid of people; wonderful views Magnificent views of the Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn, Matterhorn Täschalp: cheese and Ziger soft cheese for sale - Directions
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Täschalp - Täsch hut - Weingartensee – Täschalp
(Hiking time in reverse direction: approx. 4h 45)
- Highest point
- 3,124 m
- Endpoint
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Täschalp (2,214 m)
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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We recommend:
Good footwear Hiking poles (optional) Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof)Important! A good head for heights, a sure foot and mountain experience are needed
- Safety instructions
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Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
Do not leave the marked routes; do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs. - Tips
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A great subject for a photograph is the Täschalp with the chapel in the foreground and the mighty Weisshorn (4,506 m) as the backdrop.
- Additional information
- Directions
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The drive from Visp to Täsch takes about 30–40 min. The road leads through the wild and beautiful Mattertal valley.
Onward journey to Täschalp by taxi or bike. Further information available from the guest information centre near Täsch railway station. - Public transportation
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By train to Täsch: less than 3½ hours from Zürich airport or 4 hours from Geneva airport. Change at Visp onto the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (Matterhorn Gotthard Railway). From Visp, the railway leads through the Mattertal valley past idyllic small villages to Täsch.
Onward travel to Täschalp: see “Getting there”. - Parking
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Täsch has car parks with both covered and open-air parking – e.g. at the Matterhorn Terminal or privately operated facilities.
- Author
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The tour Täschalp-Weingartensee (Nr. 47) is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Oberwallis
1861
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Mattertal
554
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Täsch
196