- Brief description
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Hohturli - a popular ski tour in the Rothwald. After a short run from the Ganterwald in the direction of Wasenalp, you climb over even slopes to the Hohture. This tour is ideal for beginners.
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Rothwald, Ganterwald
- Route
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Ganterwald0.1 kmHohture (2,409 m)4.2 km
- Best season
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AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul
- Description
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Ascent
Rothwald - start at the Ganterwald restaurant on the Simplonpassstrasse. Following the forest road, the tour begins with a run-in to Hackber. You climb right up to Wasenalp. Following the edge of the ski slope, you can reach Wintrigmatte from there in around 20 minutes. The path leads past alpine huts and then climbs up in the larch forest in turns. You reach the tree line at the avalanche barriers. You climb the summit Hohture (or as the locals call it: Hohturli) over the ridge.
Descent
Rothwald - The descent is via the ascent track through the open larch forest down into the Rothwald.
- Directions
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The ski tour begins at the Ganterwald restaurant on the Simplonpassstrasse. Following the forest road, the tour begins with a run-in to Hackber. You climb right up towards Wasenalp. Following the edge of the ski slope, you can reach Wintrigmatte in around 20 minutes from Wasenalp. The path leads past alpine huts and then climbs up in bends in the larch forest. You reach the tree line at the avalanche barriers. The summit Hohture (or as the locals say: Hohturli) is reached via the ridge.
- Highest point
- 2,396 m
- Endpoint
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Rothwald, Ganterwald
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Complete ski touring equipment including rope, ice ax and crampons.
- Safety instructions
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The inspection is at your own risk. Rapid changes in weather can occur. Be careful - don't put yourself in danger.
Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult tour. Only accessible in very safe conditions.
Disclaimer of liability
Walking on routes in alpine terrain requires good physical condition, serious preparation and technical knowledge in mountain sports. The ascent of the routes described is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourismus AG, SAC and the authors assume no liability for the topicality, correctness and completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourismus AG or against the authors are excluded.
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- Tips
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In Rothwald you can eat and warm up in various restaurants.
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- Additional information
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More information about ski tours at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren
Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch
- Directions
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By public transport or car to Rothwald.
- Public transportation
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You can easily reach Rothwald by post bus from Brig.
- Parking
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Public parking spaces are available in Rothwald. Be considerate of the inns.
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AuthorThe tour Ski tour Rothwald Hohture (Hohturli, 2409 m above sea level) is used by outdooractive.com provided.
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