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Footbridge over the KanderPhoto: Philippe Aubert, Community
Beautiful alpine crossing between the Gastertal and the Lötschental.
Small alpine passages on the glacier (At 2400m!) and on the moraine rocks well equipped with cables.
Over 2 days, continue towards Fafleralp and the Anen hut
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Glacier crossing without problems; carefully follow the red and white tracks and hold the cables when exiting the glacierTips and suggestions
The exit from the glacier is to the north; be careful of snow remains in springRoadbook
From Kandersteg, take the alpine taxi (reservation required) to Selden at the end of the Gasterntal. Ask the driver to stop at the Berghotel Steinbock.
Take the path heading south which quickly crosses the Kander using a Nepalese bridge, then climb along the Leitibach to Gfelalp (Pt 1843). Continue along the ridge up to an altitude of 2000m where the path crosses to the left to pass through the Schönbüel plateau. It is possible to continue along the ridge up to Pt 2095 or the path joins the shortcut. Continue southwest to Balme, Pt 2405.
Surprisingly, the Lötsch Glacier is still present at this altitude. Cross the glacier heading southeast by following the stakes to exit onto the moraine at Pt 2497m.
A somewhat steep section with a faint path and cables allows reaching the Lötschepass plateau.
Just after the Lötschenpasshut, take the panoramic path heading east that leads to the small Sattlegi col (Pt2565). Continue through Mälcherbeden to reach the heights of Lauchernalp.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Recommended means of transport for this type of crossing. Note that the alpine bus from Kandersteg to Selden requires a reservationDirections
Directly with the alpine bus from KanderstegParking
At Kandersteg and then take the alpine busCoordinates
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Equipment
Good hiking shoes and possibly walking polesLocalization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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