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Kesch-Bergell Trek part 4: Bergell

Kesch-Bergell Trek part 4: Bergell

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Nov 14, 2021 | Kesch-Bergell Trek, Switzerland

The final part of the Kesch Bergell Trek was mainly a downhill hike, after the initial ascent to the Grevasalvas pass. From the pass I descended to an elevation of almost 2.000 m lower at my final destination in the village of Promontogno. Trail Overview Part 4 (day...
Kesch-Bergell Trek part 3: Parc Ela

Kesch-Bergell Trek part 3: Parc Ela

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Nov 4, 2021 | Kesch-Bergell Trek, Switzerland

Ending the Kesch Trek in Bergün, now the third stretch of my thru hike started. Hiking up to the Ela Hut, to Alp Flix and finishing at the Julier Pass, I traversed the entire Parc Ela in 3 days, with one of the most spectaculair passes of all: the Fuorcla digl Leget....
Kesch-Bergell Trek part 2: Kesch Trek

Kesch-Bergell Trek part 2: Kesch Trek

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 15, 2021 | Kesch-Bergell Trek, Switzerland

The Kesch-Bergell Trek part 2 consists of the spectacular Kesch Trek. A four day hut-to-hut mountain hike. Because the first hut on the route (the Grialetschhütte) was closed all season, I hiked the trek in 3 days. And I included the ascent of the 3.147 m high Flüela...
Kesch-Bergell Trek part 1: Vereina

Kesch-Bergell Trek part 1: Vereina

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 1, 2021 | Kesch-Bergell Trek, Switzerland

The Kesch-Bergell Trek is not one continuously marked trail, it is not even one trail! This year I built a 12 day route from various longer and shorter trails in the canton Graubunden, Switzerland. The core of my plan was the Kesch Trek, a 4-day hike to and from the...
Kesch-Bergell 2021 Gear List

Kesch-Bergell 2021 Gear List

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Sep 28, 2021 | Gear, Kesch-Bergell Trek, Switzerland

For the Kesch-Bergell Trek in 2021 I swapped some of my gear for lighter variants. But I also carried some heavier items than last year. This resulted in a base weight just below 7 kg (15.4 pounds), not bad for a 12 day hike in the Swiss Alps.  Lighter Gear The major...

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