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HockenhornPhoto: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
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A rewarding ski tour to the Hockenhorn with a thrilling descent to Ferden.
moderate
Distance 9.5 km
4:33 h
500 m
1,836 m
3,212 m
1,376 m
Stage 1: The tour starts at the mountain station "Gandegg" at the Lauchernalp ski resort and heads towards the glacier "Milibachgletscher" and onwards up to the Hockenhorn. As an option you can also take the Gletscherbahn gondola directly to the Hockenhorngrat. From here you will enjoy a fantastic view over the surrounding Valais and Bernese mountain panorama before setting out for the Lötschenpass Hut. Refuel at the Lötschenpass Hut for the next stage of this tour.
Stage 2: In the second stage of this tour, enjoy the descent from the Lötschenpass Hut to Ferden via the Kummenalp.
Author’s recommendation
Lötschenpass Hut:
Come to the first “Minergie” mountain hut in the Alps, savour the view across the Valais peaks, let the hut team to pamper you, discover nature all around the lodge, stay in spacious dormitory rooms, gaze at the stars in the suites - and come back again.
More information at: Tel. +41 (0)27 939 19 81 www.loetschenpass.ch
Come to the first “Minergie” mountain hut in the Alps, savour the view across the Valais peaks, let the hut team to pamper you, discover nature all around the lodge, stay in spacious dormitory rooms, gaze at the stars in the suites - and come back again.
More information at: Tel. +41 (0)27 939 19 81 www.loetschenpass.ch
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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3,212 m
Lowest point
1,376 m
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- We recommend that a state-certified mountain guide accompanies you on this ski tour
- Plan your tour carefully
- Ensure that you have a full set of appropriate equipment
- Never embark on a tour alone
- Inform friends, relatives, the mountain hut supervisor or the hotel porter of your proposed tour. Report back when you arrive at your destination.
- Keep a constant eye on weather developments
- Adhere to the principle: if in doubt, turn back!
Tips and suggestions
Our mountain guides in the Lötschental:- Jaggy Benedikt Tel. +41 (0)79 774 83 20
- Fleck Lutz Tel. +41 (0)79 629 47 33
Roadbook
Gandegg - Milibachgletscher - Hockenhorn - Lötschenpass - Stierstutz - Kummenalp - Färdaried - Ferden
Descent options:
- Hockenhorn - Milibachgletscher - Gandegg
- Hockenhorn - Burst - Gfelalp - Gasterental - Eggeschwand
- Hockenhorn - Kummenalp - Färda - Ferden
- Hockenhorn - Lötschenpass - Gitzifurggu - Flüealp - Flüebach - Majing - Leukerbad East
- Hockenhorn - Lötschenpass - Lötschengletscher - Balme - Gfelalp - Gasterental - Eggeschwand
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Public restroomChairlift Stafel-Gandegg
Zur Wildi
Berghaus
Cable-car Gandegg-Hockenhorngrat
Lötschenpass Hut
Lötschenpass
Schwarzsee / Lötschenpass ("Black Lake")
Bärgsunna
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Sporthaus Lauchernalp
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Public restroom
Cable-car Wiler-Lauchernalp
Wiler Luftseilbahn
Ferden Dorf
Mask carving workshop Ferden
Public transport
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 2-seater or 3-seater chairlift to Gandegg mountain station.Get Timetable to destination
Hockenhorn - Lötschenpass - Ferden
Directions
Drive into the Lötschental from Goppenstein, past the villages of Ferden and Kippel as far as Wiler to the valley cable car station. Take the cable car up to the Lauchernalp, then continue on a 2-seater or 3-seater chairlift to the Gandegg mountain station.Parking
You can park your car in the outdoor car park or in the indoor car park beside the cable car valley station (not free).Coordinates
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2'624'554E 1'141'634N
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46.425609, 7.758064
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46°25'32.2"N 7°45'29.0"E
UTM
32T 404574 5142086
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
- A full set of glacier equipment is essential.
- (The Jungfrau Region Ski-Touring Map 264S) - This 1:50,000 scale topographical map includes the ski tours in the Lötschental Valley, which are described in more detail in the SAC Tour Guide available from the Lötschental Tourist Information Office in Wiler or online at
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
9.5 km
Duration
4:33 h
Ascent
500 m
Descent
1,836 m
Highest point
3,212 m
Lowest point
1,376 m
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