Lötschenpass Trail
Snowshoeing: Hockenhorngrat
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
The route
All information about this excursion
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.