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Saas-Almagell

Chessjen Glacier loop from Egginer

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Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Valais
Visp
Saas-Almagell

Chessjen Glacier loop from Egginer

Hard

4.0

(3)

116

hikers

Chessjen Glacier loop from Egginer

02:07

4.84km

260m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that are highly dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.38 km for 176 m

After 3.28 km for 176 m

Waypoints

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1.37 km

Egginerjoch

Mountain Pass

2

2.40 km

Felskinn Cable Car Station and Mountain Restaurant

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the mountain stations of Sass Fee

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2.65 km

Chessjen Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Chessjengletscher has a terrain elevation of 2971 meters. From the exit of the Felskinn cable car station, a track leads over the Chessjengletscher to the Egginerjoch and the Britanniahütte at an altitude of 3030 m.

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4.84 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.89 km

1.73 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

3.11 km

1.73 km

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Highest point (3,030 m)

Lowest point (2,860 m)

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