Trail Run Lenk-Iffigenalp
Overview
Intro
Beyond Lenk in the Simmental Valley, Iffigenalp offers glowing green pastures, turquoise lakes and a run that’s adventurous but still friendly underfoot.
Description
Starting with a steep uphill climb through the forest, the trail quickly ascends to exposed green pastures cut out of the cliffside. Waterfalls plummet from the rocks and feed into the Iffigfall below. The uphill section continues towards the Rawil Pass in the direction of Valais. From the pass, a wide dirt path heading slightly downhill leads through a remote high plain. This easier section is followed by brilliant white karst at Plan des Roses that requires slower manoeuvring over the broken topography. The next pass re-enters the Bernese Oberland beside the sprawling Chilchligletscher.
Following a grey, scree moraine, the terrain looks wild and adventurous, but is actually easy to run. The well-maintained trail winds down to the Wildhornhütte, a large stone and wood hut with a welcoming terrace. From there, a run down to Iffigsee and its flowery pastures curves back to the start.
Tip from ALPSinsight: Cars can drive between Iffigenalp and Restaurant Alpenrösli (close to Lenk) during a fifteen-minute window on the half hour to go up and on the hour to come back down.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Iffigenalp
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|---|---|
| Destination |
Iffigenalp
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| Direction |
Round trip
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| Altitude (meter above sea level) |
2756 m
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| Ascent |
1515 m
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| Descent |
1515 m
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| Distance |
19 km
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Season |
July - October
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| Theme |
With panoramic view, Over a pass, Along a glacier
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| Route GPX | Download Route-GPX |
