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Bild: Simone Troxler,

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BietschhornBietschhorn

Bietschhorn

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Kippel-Bietschhornhütte-Kippel

Trailrunning: Wiler

Tags: Scenic , top , Geological highlights , Accessible by train and bus , Refreshment stops available , Round trip , Flora , Insider tip
Level of difficulty: hard
Status: Close
Time: 3-6h
Distance: 15km-20km
Uphill: 1000-1500vm
Descent: 1000-1500vm

"Steep but fine"

Enjoy the fresh mountain air and a fine meal at the Bietschhornhütte after a steep and demanding ascent with exposed sections. The varied route offers a wonderful experience. Sure-footedness is required.

You can expect a demanding but beautiful ascent to the Bietschhornhütte. The path first takes you through a forest, then the panorama opens up from "Brunnä." From there, you walk under the Nest Glacier up to a cliff. Sure-footedness is then required up to the hut. Ropes help you cross the slope. The ascent is rewarded with a warm welcome at the Bietschhornhütte. The cake buffet is extraordinary and the dishes are delicious. Downward you return to "Brunnä" by the same path, then turn left towards Wiler.

Facts and downloads

State
closed
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
15.9 km
Duration
3:55 h
Ascent
1254 hm
Descent
1254 hm
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Author:
Tourist Information Lötschental
Last updated:
29.01.2026

The route

All information about this excursion

Tip from the author

The delicious cake buffet at the Bietschhornhütte

Condition
Experience
Landscape
Lowest point
1347 m
Highest point
2569 m
Best season
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Arrival

Public transport

By post bus up to Ried

Parking

Parkplätze oder Parkhaus in Kippel.

Useful information

Safety instructions

Sure-footedness is required

Equipment

Plan at least 1L of drink for the ascent.