Lauchernalp - Restipass - Rinderhütte (Leukerbad)

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14.7km

1,971 - 2,625m

Distance

812hm

497hm

Ascent

05:30h

Duration

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Brief description: Fantastic hike from Lauchernalp over the Restialp and the Restipass to the Rinderhütte station (Leukerbad)
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

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Starting point: Bergstation Lauchernalp
Route: Zudili restaurant

Gasthaus Kummenalp restaurant
3.0 km

Trockenalp hamlet
3.9 km

Restialp hamlet
4.7 km

Restipass (2,626 m)saddle
8.2 km
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Description: This great mountain hike leads from Lauchernalp first on the Lötschentaler Höhenweg via Hockenalp and Kummenalp to Restialp. From here, the mountain trail climbs steadily to the Restipass at 2,626 m.a.s.l. From the top of the pass, the trail leads through a beautiful mountain landscape, gently descending past small lakes to the Rinderhütte station, from where the cable car takes you to Leukerbad.
Directions: Lauchernalp-Hockenalp-Kummenalp-Restialp-Restipass-Rinderhütte (Leukerbad)
Highest point: 2,625 m
Endpoint: Bergstation Rinderhütte, Leukerbad
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: good footwear
clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
hat or cap
sunscreen
bottle for water
picnic
camera
binoculars (optional)
hiking poles (optional)
printout of this hike (click «Print» icon, to download)
Safety instructions: 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: The 1: 25,000 scale hiking map is your perfect companion for an unforgettable day's hiking in the Lötschental. Available from the Lötschental Tourist Information Office in Wiler or online at www.loetschental.ch/webshop
Directions: Drive up to Leukerbad from Leuk. Leukerbad has a guided parking system - follow the signs.
Public transportation: Take the train to Leuk and then continue by bus to Leukerbad.
Parking: You can park your car in the Torrent indoor car park (not free).