Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Niesen North Ridge
Hiking
5.0
(7)
This segment may be dangerous
Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
Tips
Erik
September 5, 2022
Hiking
The ascent via the "north ridge" to the Niesen is very demanding, but perhaps the most beautiful and varied ascent option to the Niesen. I would classify it as a …
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Jan Smit
August 28, 2024
Hiking
Don't really recommend walking this path downhill. At the top section it is difficult to find, and the woods section stays wet for quite a while after the last rain has fallen, therefore it is slippery.
Uphill it is a steep, demanding, but likely fun route. The path is largely unmarked.
Uphill it is a steep, demanding, but likely fun route. The path is largely unmarked.
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Distance 1.65 km
Uphill 660 m
Downhill 30 m
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