Höhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn
Bild: Mathias Fleischmann,
Höhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn
Bild: Mathias Fleischmann,
Höhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn
Bild: Mathias Fleischmann,
Höhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn
Bild: Mathias Fleischmann,
Höhen-Panoramaweg Hockenhorn
Bild: Tourist Information Lötschental,
Höhen-Panoramaweg Lauchernalp
Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
Höhen-Panoramaweg Lauchernalp
Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental TourismusChemin panoramique Hockenhorn
Randonnée hivernale: Bergstation Hockenhorngrat (3091 m)
Le parcours est majoritairement plat et facile à parcourir.
Faits et téléchargements
La route
Toutes les informations sur cette excursion
Itinéraire
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.
Conseil de l'auteur
This is a very unique panorama, so make sure you do this hike in good weather.
Arrivée
Transport public
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.
Voyage
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.
Informations utiles
Consignes de sécurité
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.
Equipement
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)
Informations complémentaires, conseils et liens
Book now the top offer including public transport and discouted cable car ticket HERE
More information about the destination:
Please have a look at the timetable of the cable cars: Timetable Cable Cars Lauchernalp
