Thrilling ascent to Balmhornhütte on Gasterntal's rock face trail (2024/07/17)

4 1/2 hour T3 level hike up to Balmhornhütte SAC. The trail leads along an impressive rock face, there are waterfalls all over the valley, so dramatic views are guaranteed! It's easier on the nerves on the way up. On the way down you constantly have the distant valley floor in front of you. The trail is not recommended not for people who are vertigo-y! Once I reached Balmhornhütte, a super cute hut that I'd like to stay in next time!, I continued for 1 1/2 hours in the direction of Gasterespitz, but the fog didn't lift, I couldn't see a thing, so I turned back 300 height meters under the peak. What's the point of reaching a peak if you can't view the scenery around it? On the way down, the fog lifted to show the glacier below Balmhorn, very impressive.
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