Scenic circular hike from Lauchernalp to the Lötschenpass hut.
The ascent to the Lötschenpass hut begins from Lauchernalp, where the friendly hut team around warden Beat Dietrich is already waiting for you. The magnificent view from the pass summit over the Lötschental and Kandertal rewards you for the climb to the hut. Especially the view across to the mighty Bietschhorn and beyond the Rhone valley to the Mischabel group is breathtaking. At the Lötschenpass hut, you can refresh yourself for the descent via Kummenalp and further to Lauchernalp.
Author’s recommendation
At the welcoming Lötschenpass hut, you can refresh yourself with fine dishes and refreshing drinks. Ambitious mountain hikers can climb the 3,293-meter-high Hockenhorn from the Lötschenpass hut.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
- Plan every mountain hike carefully!
- Pay attention to suitable and complete equipment!
- Never go on a mountain hike alone!
- Inform relatives, acquaintances, the hut warden, or the hotel porter about your route. Report back upon arrival at the destination!
- Constantly observe the weather development!
- Follow the principle "When in doubt, turn back"!
Tips and suggestions
Lötschenpass hut - Arrive at the first Minergie hut in the Alps, enjoy the view of the Valais peaks, be pampered by the attentive hut team, explore the nature around the hut, stay overnight in spacious multi-bed rooms, observe the stars in the suites - and come back. More information at: Tel. +41 (0)27 939 19 81 www.loetschenpass.ch
Roadbook
Lauchernalp - Lötschenpass hut - Kummenalp - Lauchernalp
Public restroom
Zudili
Children's Playpark Alpine Village
Bärgsunna
Zur Wildi
Berghaus
Lauchernalp Chapel
Lötschenpass Hut
Schwarzsee / Lötschenpass ("Black Lake")
Kummenalp Stafel
Kummenalp Chapel
Guesthouse Kummenalp
Saint Anne Chapel
Grillplatz Lauchernalp (Biotop)
Biotope Lauchernalp
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein, the PostAuto takes you to Wiler. PostAuto stop "Wiler, cable car". Take the cable car up to Lauchernalp.
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Directions
From Goppenstein, you drive into the Lötschental, past the villages of Ferden, Kippel to Wiler at the valley station of the cable car. Take the cable car up to Lauchernalp.
Parking
You can park your car in the parking lot or garage at the valley station of the cable car (fee required).
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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