Hannigalp–Wannihorn Trail

This route from Stafelbar to Wannihorn is the royal road amongst Grächen’s snowshoe trails. At the top, your efforts are rewarded by spectacular panoramic views – the Weisshorn, the Bietschhorn beyond the Rhône Valley and, to the east, the Weissmies Group are all guaranteed to cast their spell on you.

The five-kilometre snowshoe circuit begins at the Hannigalp mountain station. From just over 2,100 m, the route initially climbs steadily across open terrain. As the elevation increases, the slopes become more barren, with ever more rock emerging between the open expanses. The total ascent amounts to around 500 metres.

Near the Wannehorn, the route reaches its highest point at around 2,600 m. Shortly afterwards, it leads to Küchenwang, a rocky pass and the tour’s distinctive turning point. The Distelhorn, a summit in the Valais Alps above Grächen, lies slightly off the route.

The snowshoe route then steadily loses elevation again. Rocky terrain gives way to more open slopes and, lower down, to forest. After a little over three hours, the circuit ends back at the Hannigalp mountain station; the Hannigalp (Bergst. Grächen) stop is just a few steps away.