Höhen-Panoramaweg HockenhornHöhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn

Höhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn

Bild: Mathias Fleischmann,
Höhen-Panoramaweg HockenhornHöhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn

Höhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn

Bild: Mathias Fleischmann,
Höhen-Panoramaweg HockenhornHöhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn

Höhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn

Bild: Mathias Fleischmann,
Höhen-Panoramaweg HockenhornHöhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn

Höhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn

Bild: Mathias Fleischmann,
Höhen-Panoramaweg HockenhornHöhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn

Höhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn

Bild: Tourist Information Lötschental,
Höhen-Panoramaweg LauchernalpHöhen-Panoramaweg Lauchernalp

Höhen-Panoramaweg Lauchernalp

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
Höhen-Panoramaweg LauchernalpHöhen-Panoramaweg Lauchernalp

Höhen-Panoramaweg Lauchernalp

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus

Panoramic Hike Hockenhorn

Winter Hiking: Bergstation Hockenhorngrat (3091 m)

Tags: Scenic , Insider tip , Family-friendly , Cableway ascent/descent , Way cleared , Groomed snow , top , Out and back , Accessible by train and bus
Distance: <2km
Uphill: <300vm
Descent: <300vm
Level of difficulty: easy
Status: Open
Time: <0.5h
This panoramic high-altitude trail leads from the Hockenhorngrat mountain station around the Hockenhorn to a fantastic vantage point. Enjoy the view from the viewing platform of 40 peaks known as “four-thousanders” .
The high-altitude panoramic trail on the Lauchernalp is the highest winter hiking trail in Europe (3,100 metres above sea level)! This well-maintained route leads from the glacier railway’s mountain station on the Hockenhorn ridge under the Hockenhorn to a unique vantage point with views of 40 four-thousanders.

The route is mostly flat and easy to walk.

Facts and downloads

State
open
Difficulty
easy
Distance
0.9 km
Duration
0:15 h
Ascent
32 hm
Descent
32 hm
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Author:
Tourist Information Lötschental
Last updated:
29.01.2025

The route

All information about this excursion

Directions

At the top station of the gondola lift, follow the signs to the west. After around 900 metres, you will reach the viewpoint with the viewing platform. From here, take the same route back to the mountain station on the Hockenhorn ridge.

The route is mostly flat and easy to walk.

Tip from the author

This is a very unique panorama, so make sure you do this hike in good weather.

Technique
Condition
Experience
Landscape
Lowest point
3082 m
Highest point
3112 m
Best season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Arrival

Public transport

The postbus runs every hour from Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein to Wiler ("Wiler, Seilbahn" postbus stop). Take the cable car up to the Lauchernalp, then continue on a six-seater chairlift followed by a three-seater to Gandegg mountain station and subsequently the Gletscherbahn gondola to the Hockenhorngrat.

Journey

You can reach the Lötschental via the A9 motorway to Gampel-Steg. Then continue on the A6 motorway to Goppenstein and Wiler. You can also reach Goppenstein via the Lötschberg car transporter from Kandersteg (A6).

From Wiler, take the cable car up to Lauchernalp and then the six-seater chairlift, followed by the three-seater to the Gandegg mountain station and finally the glacier gondola to the Hockenhorngrat.

Parking

Parking is available in the car park or free of charge at the multi-story car park at the cable car valley station in Wiler.

Useful information

Safety instructions

Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Valais/Wallis Promotion accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website.

  • Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on “Print” icon, top right of this page.
  • Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
  • Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals. Do not leave any waste in nature.
  • Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather.
  • Plan hike carefully: take into consideration fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season.
  • Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
  • Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide. Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger, especially the danger of avalanches.
  • Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible, avoid going alone.

Equipment

We recommend: 

  • good footwear
  • clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
  • hat or cap
  • sunscreen
  • bottle for water, picnic
  • camera
  • hiking poles (optional)
  • printout of this hike (click “Print” icon, top right, to download)