Walker's Haute Route — Stages 11–12: Zinal to St Niklaus
~2 days · 23.9 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 11–12: Zinal to St Niklaus is known for
Stages 11–12 of Walker's Haute Route is an official 39 km point-to-point section from Zinal to St Niklaus.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 12,907 ft to 30,676 ft over 23.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.6 mi · 49%
- Downhill 11.6 mi · 49%
- Flat 0.4 mi · 2%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 11–12: Zinal to St Niklaus?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 11–12: Zinal to St Niklaus scores 45/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 11–12: Zinal to St Niklaus take?
Most backpackers hike the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 11–12: Zinal to St Niklaus in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 23.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 11–12: Zinal to St Niklaus go?
The Walker's Haute Route — Stages 11–12: Zinal to St Niklaus tops out near 9,446 ft over its 23.9 miles.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.