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Lötschenpass Trail

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Unique high alpine snowshoe route to the Lötschenpass hut

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difficult

Distance 6.7 km

4:00 h

509 m

3,136 m

2,688 m

This high alpine, impressive and beautiful snowshoe route leads from the mountain station on the Hockenhorngrat past the Hockenhorn down to the Lötschenpass at just under 2700 meters elevation. After a refreshment in the cozy Lötschenpass hut, the ascent back up to the Hockenhorngrat at 3100 meters awaits.

Please note the following important information for an unforgettable experience: This route is in high alpine terrain and only open in good weather conditions. We recommend starting on the Hockenhorngrat no later than 10:30 am (10:00 am from Wiler). We strongly recommend making your way back from the Lötschenpass hut to the Hockenhorngrat no later than 1:30 pm. The last descent from the Hockenhorngrat to Wiler is at 3:50 pm. Alternatively, an overnight stay at the Lötschenpass hut is recommended.

Hiking time Hockenhorngrat-Lötschenpass Ca. 1.5 hours. Hiking time Lötschenpass-Hockenhorngrat Ca. 2.5 hours

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WT2 difficult

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3,136 m

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2,688 m

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From Wiler with the Lauchernalp cable cars over Lauchernalp, Stafel and Gandegg to the Hockenhorngrat at 3100m.

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Lötschenpass Trail

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2'623'791E 1'142'127N

46.430071, 7.748156

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46°25'48.3"N 7°44'53.4"E

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32T 403820 5142594

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Difficulty

WT2 difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

6.7 km

Duration

4:00 h

Ascent

509 m

Descent

509 m

Highest point

3,136 m

Lowest point

2,688 m

Public-transport-friendly Cableway ascent/descent Insider tip Scenic Refreshment stops available Out and back Clear area

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