Panoramic Hike Hockenhorn

Logo Panoramic Hike Hockenhorn
Logo Panoramic Hike Hockenhorn
Tour data
0.43km
3,085 - 3,108m
Distance
21hm
Ascent
00:15h
 
Duration
Brief description

Hike Europe's highest winter hiking trail more than 3,000m above sea level.

Difficulty
easy
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Bergstation Hockenhorngrat (3091 m)

Route
Hockenhorngrat (3,111 m)


Best season
Aug
Sep
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Description

The high-altitude panorama trail on Lauchernalp is the highest winter hiking trail in Europe (3,100 m above sea level)! The well-prepared trail leads you from the mountain station of the glacier cable car under the Hockenhorn through to a unique vantage point that offers views of 40 four-thousand-metre peaks. The panorama is unique. It is therefore worth waiting for a sunny day.

Directions

Hockenhorngrat – Schilthorn Plateau - Hockenhorngrat

Highest point
3,108 m
Endpoint

Bergstation Hockenhorngrat (3091 m)

Height profile
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Equipment

We recommend: 

good footwear clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket hat or cap sunscreen bottle for water, picnic camera hiking poles (optional) printout of this hike (click “Print” icon, top right, to download)
Safety instructions

Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Valais/Wallis Promotion accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website.

Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on “Print” icon, top right of this page. Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife. Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals. Do not leave any waste in nature. Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather. Plan hike carefully: take into consideration fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season. Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time. Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide. Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger, especially the danger of avalanches. Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible, avoid going alone.
Tips

This is a very unique panorama, so make sure you do this hike in good weather.

Additional information

More information about the destination: 

Lötschental

 

Order a free copy of the "Cross-country Ski Runs and Winter Hiking Routes" brochure from the Lötschental Tourist Information Office or online at www.loetschental.ch/prospekte


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 6-seater or 3-seater chairlift to the Gandegg mountain station and then take the Gletscherbahn gondola to the Hockenhorngrat.

Public transportation

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 6-seater and a 3-seater chairlift to Gandegg mountain station and then take the Gletscherbahn gondola to the Hockenhorngrat.

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).


Author
The tour Panoramic Hike Hockenhorn is used by outdooractive.com provided.

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