Galehorn - Simplon Dorf

MODERATE (2.8/10)

Unners Fulmoos → Wysse Bode

Distance

14.3 km

Ascent

+1,279 m

Descent

-1,348 m

Est. Time

6h 13m

Altitude

1,602.5–2,621.3 m

Type

point-to-point

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Galehorn - Simplon Dorf is a 14.3 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Unners Fulmoos to Wysse Bode. The route covers 1,279m of ascent and 1,348m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,602m to 2,621m. Allow approximately 6h 13m for the full route.

The route is divided into 6 segments. The toughest stretch is the 7.5 km from Bodmerhorn to Wysse Bode, climbing 949m (allow 3h 23m for this section). In contrast, the 3.9 km from Wyssbodehorn to Bodmerhorn is much gentler.

Only 49% of the route is below 15% gradient — expect to hike more than you run. Some pitches hit 60% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.

Budget roughly 3,732 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.7 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2621m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Flat (<5%) Very Steep (>25%) Easy (5–10%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).

Segment	Dist	↑ Ascent	↓ Descent	Time	Cum. km
📍 Unners Fulmoos → Galehorn	0.8 km	+142m	-0m	24 min	0.8
⛰️ Galehorn → Simpeler Weizstadel	0.6 km	+11m	-66m	11 min	1.4
⛰️ Simpeler Weizstadel → Griessernuhorn	1.3 km	+14m	-150m	24 min	2.7
⛰️ Griessernuhorn → Wyssbodehorn	0.8 km	+156m	-7m	25 min	3.5
⛰️ Wyssbodehorn → Bodmerhorn	3.9 km	+6m	-742m	1h 24m	7.4
⛰️ Bodmerhorn → Wysse Bode	7.5 km	+949m	-383m	3h 23m	14.9
Total	14.3 km	+1,279m	-1,348m	6h 13m	14.3

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Est. Finish Time

3h 48m

Calories

3,152 kcal

Water Needed

3.1 L

Effort Distance

33.8 km

flat-equivalent

🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (171g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1905mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability

49%

Mixed

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

89 m/km

Very steep profile

↑ 1,279m ↓ 1,348m

High Point

2,621.3 m

High alpine zone

Low point: 1,602.5m — Range: 1,018.8m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown

Runnable Flat (15%) Easy Grade (9%) Moderate Climb (19%) Steep (26%) Very Steep / Technical (31%)

⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 86% exposed · 14% shaded

Route shade profile

Forest/shaded (14%) Open terrain (30%) Above treeline (56%)

South-facing: 31% of route

☀️ High sun exposure. 56% of the route is above the treeline (2000m) with minimal shade. In summer, start before 7am to avoid peak UV. Carry sunscreen, a hat, and extra water.

Current Conditions

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Conditions for June

✅ In season — good conditions expected

Snow Risk

Unlikely

53% north-facing slopes

Mud Risk

30%

Moderate

Ice Risk

Unlikely

✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.

Best months: June, July, August, September, October

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 14.3 km, 1279m ascent, max altitude 2621.3m, ~6h duration.

Essential 8 items

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Trail running shoes / hiking boots

Required for any trail
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Phone (charged) + offline map

Navigation & emergency contact
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3L hydration vest

No water sources on route
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Trail mix, bars & sandwich

Est. 3732 kcal burn
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Sunscreen SPF 50+

UV intensifies above 2000m
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Sun hat / cap

Exposed alpine terrain
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Windbreaker / shell jacket

Summit at 2621.3m — wind chill
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Emergency space blanket

Critical if injured at altitude

Recommended 6 items

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Sunglasses (cat 3+)

Snow & rock glare at altitude
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Warm mid-layer (fleece)

Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
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Headlamp

6h route — plan for delays
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Mini first aid kit

Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
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Trekking poles

57% steep terrain, 1279m+ ascent
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Microspikes / light crampons

Snow risk in November, December, January

Nice to have 1 items

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Gaiters

Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Unners Fulmoos to Wysse Bode (14.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There

Unners Fulmoos

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Finish — Getting Back

Wysse Bode

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Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

Galehorn km 0.8 · 699m off trail
Simpeler Weizstadel km 1.4 · 1.2 km off trail
Magehorn 1.6 km off trail
Ochsehorn 2.6 km off trail
Wyssbodehorn km 3.5 · 492m off trail

📍 Nearby Places

Lauine km 1.4 · 1.3 km off trail
Obers Fulmoos km 0.3 · 1.4 km off trail
Ritztӓlli km 1.2 · 1.4 km off trail
Hotosse km 13.9 · 1.7 km off trail
Stelli km 10.3 · 1.3 km off trail

Route Details

Network: Local Trail Network
Sport: hiking
Start: Unners Fulmoos
End: Wysse Bode
Start Coordinates: 46.21936, 7.97497
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