The season starts on Saturday, 13 December with all lifts in operation.
On Friday, 12 December, there will be additional evening runs at 6.25 p.m., 7.25 p.m., 8.25 p.m., 9.25 p.m. and 10.25 p.m.

Bild: Simone Troxler,

Bild: Simone Troxler,
BietschhornBietschhorn

Bietschhorn

Bild: Simone Troxler,

Ried-Bietschhornhütte-Wiler

Trailrunning: Wiler

Tags: Accessible by train and bus , Refreshment stops available , Flora , Scenic , top , Geological highlights
Level of difficulty: hard
Status: Close
Time: 3-6h
Distance: 10km-15km
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
10.6 km
Duration
3:25 h
Ascent
1117 hm
Descent
1204 hm
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Author:
Tourist Information Lötschental
Last updated:
31.10.2025

The route

All information about this excursion

Tip from the author

The delicious cake buffet at the Bietschhornhütte

Condition
Experience
Landscape
Lowest point
1382 m
Highest point
2564 m
Best season
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Arrival

Public transport

By post bus up to Ried

Useful information

Safety instructions

Sure-footedness is required

Equipment

Plan at least 1L of drink for the ascent.