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· Bernese Alps
· 2,003 m
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Geltenhütte SACPhoto: Ferienregion Gstaad, Holiday region Gstaad
The Geltenhütte is located at an elevation of 2002 m in the Gelten-Iffigen Nature Reserve, above Lauenen in the Bernese Oberland. The SAC hut, operated by the Oldenhorn Section, serves as a base for hikers and ski tourers.
The Geltenhütte is located at 2,002 meters at the foot of the Wildhorn and the Gelten Glacier in the Gelten-Iffigen Nature Reserve, above the Lauenental near Lauenen. This mountain hut, operated by the Swiss Alpine Club’s Oldenhorn Section, is comfortable and family-friendly and serves as a base for hikers, mountaineers, climbers, and ski tourers. The standard approach begins at Lake Lauenensee, which can be reached by bus from Gstaad or by car; from there, a varied mountain trail leads along the Geltenbach stream, past the impressive Geltenschuss waterfall, and behind a small waterfall, taking just over two hours to reach the hut. Other approaches lead from the Iffigenalp via Iffigensee in about five hours or from Betelberg in about four hours. In winter, the hut is primarily reached on skis from Glacier 3000 via the Arpelistock and is part of multi-day routes such as the so-called “Wild W.” The best time for ski touring is generally from late February to late April, and for hikers, usually from mid-June to mid-October; outside the staffed season, an unstaffed winter shelter is available. Built in 1926, rebuilt in a new location in 1969 after being damaged by an avalanche in 1940, and expanded in 2014, the hut has had a reliable energy supply since 1998 thanks to its own small hydroelectric power plant. As with all alpine tours, be sure to carefully check current conditions, trail closures, avalanche conditions, and the weather forecast before planning your trip.
Opening times
open today
Open Jun 13, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026.
Rooms
The Gelmerhütte offers 55 sleeping spots in shared rooms, equipped with duvets and pillows; a lightweight hut sleeping bag is recommended. Upon arrival, guests should check in with the hut staff, who will assign sleeping areas and answer any questions. Guests sleep in a dormitory-style room; quiet hours begin around 10 p.m., and slippers are provided for changing into. The hut has a restroom and a shower; a hot shower is available after the climb for a fee. Heating, lighting, and hot water are generated by the hut’s own small power plant; however, electrical outlets are scarce and should be used sparingly. In winter, a simple winter room with cooking facilities and firewood is available, though it has no running water or electricity. Payment is preferably made in cash in Swiss francs or euros; Twint and debit cards are also accepted. The easiest way to make reservations is via the online system or by phone. Cell phone reception is limited to certain spots outside the hut, and Wi-Fi is available exclusively to the hut staff.Food and drink
The lodge offers half-board, including a three-course dinner consisting of soup, salad or vegetables, a main course, and dessert, as well as a hearty breakfast served between 4 and 8 a.m. During the day, there is a simple daily menu, packed lunches available upon advance order for those on the go, and hiking tea included in the room rate; the hut staff will accommodate allergies and vegetarian requests upon advance notice.Sleeping beds
Number of beds in dorm
85
Number of beds in dormitory
0
Winter room
0
General
Year built 1926family friendly
hiker friendly
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Features
ShowerPrices
from CHF35.00Overnight stays with half-board in a dormitory cost approximately CHF 79 for SAC adults and approximately CHF 92 for non-members; Children and teens pay reduced rates; infants start at CHF 35. A surcharge applies for beds in small four- or five-person rooms, and a mountain hut sleeping bag can be rented on site for CHF 5.
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hiker friendlyAddress
Galtenhütte3782 Lauenen
Bern
Public transport
Take the train to Gstaad, and from there take the bus to the Lauenensee stop; the marked trail to the Geltenhütte starts from there.Get Timetable to destination
Galtenhütte
Directions
From Lauenensee, follow the mountain trail through the forest and along the Geltenbach stream, climb the steps at Geltenschuss, and cross behind a small waterfall before reaching the hut after a good two hours.Parking
If traveling by car, you’ll typically drive through Lauenen to the Lauenensee parking lot, where the trail to the hut begins. The access road from Lauenen to Lauenensee may be closed in winter; before setting out, you should check with the hut or the local municipality for the latest conditions.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'592'337E 1'135'363N
DD
46.369594, 7.339055
DMS
46°22'10.5"N 7°20'20.6"E
UTM
32T 372248 5136453
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Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Galtenhütte
Susanne Brand
Phone/Valley +41 33 765 32 20
Holder
Swiss Alpine Club (SAC)
Maps and trails
Long Distance Hiking
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recommended route
Difficulty
T5
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
1,060 m
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Long Distance Hiking
· Gstaad Region
F3 Tour du Wildhorn Stage 1: Gsteig - Geltenhütte
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
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Distance
16 km
Duration
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Ascent
1,391 m
Descent
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