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Lötschen Pass Trail

Snowshoeing: Hockenhorngrat

Tags: Clear area , Insider tip , top , Linear route , Out and back , Accessible by train and bus , Cableway ascent/descent , Refreshment stops available , Scenic
Level of difficulty: medium
Status: Close
Time: 1-3h
Distance: 2km-5km
Uphill: <300vm
Descent: 300-600vm

Unique high alpine snowshoe tour to the Lötschenpasshütte

This high-alpine, impressive and beautiful snowshoe tour leads from the mountain station on the Hockenhorngrat ridge past the Hockenhorn down to the Lötschenpass at just under 2700 metres above sea level. After a rest in the cosy Lötschenpasshütte, the ascent back to the Hockenhorngrat at 3100 metres above sea level awaits.

Please note the following important information for an unforgettable experience: This route is in high alpine terrain and only open in good weather conditions. We recommend that you start on the Hockenhorngrat by 10.30 a.m. at the latest (10.00 a.m. from Wiler). We strongly recommend that you set off from the Lötschenpasshütte and return to the Hockenhorngrat by 1.30 p.m. at the latest. Last descent from Hockenhorngrat to Wiler at 3.50 pm. Alternatively, an overnight stay in the Lötschenpasshütte is recommended.

Facts and downloads

State
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3.4 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
56 hm
Descent
453 hm
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Author:
Tourist Information Lötschental
Last updated:
11.06.2024

The route

All information about this excursion

Condition
Experience
Landscape
Lowest point
2688 m
Highest point
3136 m
Best season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Arrival

Public transport

From Wiler with the Lauchernalp mountain railways üvia Lauchernalp, Stafel and Gandegg to Hockenhorngrat at 3100m.

Useful information

Safety instructions

Please note the following important information for an unforgettable experience: This route is in high alpine terrain and only open in good weather conditions. We recommend that you start on the Hockenhorngrat by 10.30 a.m. at the latest (10.00 a.m. from Wiler). We strongly recommend that you set off from the Lötschenpasshütte and return to the Hockenhorngrat by 1.30 p.m. at the latest. Last descent from Hockenhorngrat to Wiler at 3.50 pm. Alternatively, an overnight stay at the Lötschenpasshütte is recommended.

Equipment

Also take warm clothing, wind and sun protection with you when the weather is nice and safe.

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