Hörnli – Weisshorn

Technical information

Access starting point: Innerarosa, Hörnli Express
Access point of arrival: Weisshorn. Arrive and depart by train/car from Chur to Arosa, taking the free bus (Arosa Card) to the Hörnli valley station.
From Zweisimmen to Lenk
Hiking time: 2 hrs
Season: Mid-June to October
Starting point: 2511 metres above sea level
Difficulty: average
Difference in elevation: Approx. 370 m uphill/descend using the Weisshorn gondola cable car, or hike approx. 880 metres downhill
Gastronomy: Hörnlihütte, Weisshorngipfel

Description

You can take the Hörnli Express up to an altitude of 2511 metres and enjoy beautiful views over the Urdental valley. The path leads north and goes gently downhill to just above the Carmennahütte. It then rises steeply with a few sharp turns as far as the Carmenna pass. From here, follow the ridge up to the 2653-metre-high Weisshorngipfel (Weisshorn summit) for breathtaking views.

Tour Overview

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The careful planning of a tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.