The Lötschental panorama trail between Lauchernalp and Fafleralp is open again.
The Wiler-Lauchernalp aerial cableway operates daily until 02 November..

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Lötschenpass Trail

Snowshoeing: Hockenhorngrat

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

Unique high alpine snowshoe route to the Lötschenpass hut

This high alpine, impressive and beautiful snowshoe route leads from the mountain station on the Hockenhorngrat past the Hockenhorn down to the Lötschenpass at just under 2700 meters elevation. After a refreshment in the cozy Lötschenpass hut, the ascent back up to the Hockenhorngrat at 3100 meters 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 starting on the Hockenhorngrat no later than 10:30 am (10:00 am from Wiler). We strongly recommend making your way back from the Lötschenpass hut to the Hockenhorngrat no later than 1:30 pm. The last descent from the Hockenhorngrat to Wiler is at 3:50 pm. Alternatively, an overnight stay at the Lötschenpass hut 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:
22.10.2025

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 cable cars over Lauchernalp, Stafel and Gandegg to the 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 starting on the Hockenhorngrat no later than 10:30 am (10:00 am from Wiler). We strongly recommend making your way back from the Lötschenpass hut to the Hockenhorngrat no later than 1:30 pm. The last descent from the Hockenhorngrat to Wiler is at 3:50 pm. Alternatively, an overnight stay at the Lötschenpass hut is recommended.

Equipment

Even in good and safe weather, bring warm clothing, wind and sun protection.