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Mountain trail
Arigscheis (Nr. 41)
This hike through the forests above Täsch is certainly steep, but also offers a good chance of spotting wild animals. Perhaps even an eagle…
- Type Mountain trail
- Difficulty hard
- Duration 4,10 h
- Distance 9,4 km
- Ascent 826 m
- Descent 826 m
- Lowest point 1426 m
- Highest point 2247 m
Description
The name Arigscheis indicates that eagles have been seen here. “Ari” means eagle in the local dialect, and Arigscheis can refer to a spot where eagles land, nest or roost. This trail leads across the lower flanks of the Mettelhorn and the Aeschhorn.
- Metal ladder with safety cables in terrain (requires a good head for heights)
- Weisshorn, Täschhorn and Dom from an unusual perspective
- Wildlife (chamois, in lower area possibly roe deer)
Täsch (station) – Camping – Schopftschuggen - Arigscheis - Schalenäbi - Schali - Täsch (station)
(Hiking time in reverse direction: approx. 4h 10)
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof)
When you reach your destination, you will find a cross on the summit along with a seating area. From this point, you have a wonderful view of the valley and the Mischabel group on the other side.
- 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.
- Beware: railway crossing
