The road to Heimischgarten in Valais isn’t an easy one

Heimischgarten is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,770m (9,087ft) above sea level, located in the district of Visp in Switzerland. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.

Heimischgarten

Where is Heimischgarten?

The pass is located in the canton of Valais, in the southern part of the country, near the Italian border. Beyond the pass, the road leads to Grubengletscher, at an elevation of 2,862m (9,389ft) above sea level.

Is the road to Heimischgarten unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved and not easy. It comprises narrow parts, loose gravel, and steep sections. 4x4 with high clearance only.

How long is the road to Heimischgarten?

Starting from Saas-Balen, at the bridge over the Vispa, the road to the pass is 12.9 km (8 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,278 m and the average gradient is 9.90%. The maximum gradients reach up to 20%.

Is Heimischgarten open in winter?

It's one of the highest roads in the country. The road is usually impassable from October to June (weather permitting).
Pic&more info: Andree Jäppelt (http://www.land-streicher.de/alpen_2009.htm)

 

 

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