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Eiger Ultra Trail E250 Lötschen Pass section

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The section of the Eiger Ultra Trail E250 over the Lötschen Pass impressively connects the Kander Valley with Valais. The route leads from Kandersteg up to the Lötschen Pass and further towards the Lötschental or Bratsch, village, along historic paths and alpine crossings.

Current conditions

difficult

Distance 36.2 km

8:10 h

2,113 m

2,180 m

2,690 m

1,102 m

After the refreshment station at the schoolhouse in Kandersteg, the route steadily ascends towards the Lötschen Pass. The historic alpine crossing has connected the Kander Valley with the Lötschental for centuries and is one of the most impressive pass routes in Switzerland. Runners move through the alpine landscape of the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage site and experience spectacular views of the surrounding peaks, glaciers, and valleys.

Author’s recommendation

Those exploring the route outside of the race should start early and allow enough time for the high alpine passage over the Lötschen Pass. Particularly impressive are the wide views over the Kander Valley and towards Valais. The route is excellent as a challenging training route for preparation.

Along the way, the route can be shortened at the Steinbock bus stop in the Gasterntal, with a return trip to Kandersteg. Alternatively, an overnight stay at the Lötschen Pass hut is also possible to experience the high alpine mountain world even more intensively.

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Difficulty

T2 difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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2,690 m

Lowest point

1,102 m

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2 km

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354 m

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21.4 km

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11.2 km

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1.2 km

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Safety information

The section over the Lötschen Pass passes through high alpine terrain and requires surefootedness, good fitness, and alpine experience. Weather changes, fog, or remaining snowfields can also occur in summer. A current weather check and suitable equipment are strictly recommended.

Even open hiking trails can still be partially covered with snow. The hike is at your own risk: Tourism Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg assumes no liability when using local routes.

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Those who want to optimally prepare for the Eiger Ultra Trail E250 can already plan some training days in the Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg destination in advance and get to know various sections of the E250.

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Parkplatz Kandersteg Schulhaus
Parkplatz Kandersteg Gemeindehaus
Dorfebene Kandersteg
Chluse
Chluse - Kandersteg
Klus Canyon Gasterntal
Gasterntal Valley
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Gasterngesicht
Bushaltestelle Steinbock (Gasterntal)
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Arrival at Kandersteg station

South of the Lötschberg, north of the Kander Valley: For this station between Brig (38 min) and Bern (61 min), the hourly service applies - an ideal base for many excursions.

Return trip from Ferden, village to Goppenstein, station

Return trip from Bratsch, village to Leuk, station

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Eiger Ultra Trail E250 Lötschen Pass section

Directions

By car via Frutigen or the car train from Goppenstein to Kandersteg.

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Parking lot list Kandersteg

The destination is set, as is the parking spot – on this map, drivers can quickly and easily find the appropriate parking opportunity in the Oberland community. So then: engine off, hiking shoe on!

Coordinates

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2'618'050E 1'149'559N

46.497103, 7.673758

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46°29'49.6"N 7°40'25.5"E

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32T 398229 5150135

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Difficulty

T2 difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

36.2 km

Duration

8:10 h

Ascent

2,113 m

Descent

2,180 m

Highest point

2,690 m

Lowest point

1,102 m

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