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Burghütte

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Burghütte

The Burghütte is located at 1,750 metres at the foot of the Fiesch Glacier and is a straightforward walk on well-marked hiking trails from Fieschertal, Bellwald or Kühboden / Fiescheralp. The ruggedly picturesque hut will delight you with the regional delicacies on its daily menu and offers a hut experience for 32 overnight guests.

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Open May 14, 2026 through Oct 26, 2026 from 00:00–24:00 .

Closed in winter.

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2'653'528E 1'144'640N

46.450961, 8.135306

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46°27'03.5"N 8°08'07.1"E

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32T 433590 5144517

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Burghütte

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Am Fieschergletscher
3984 Fieschertal
+41 27 971 40 27 https://burghuette.ch/ E-mail: info@burghuette.ch

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