Lötschentaler Höhen-Panoramaweg
Overview
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Distance 1 km
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Duration 20 min
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Ascent 30 m
Intro
Walk along Europe's highest winter hiking trail (3,100-3,120 m.a.s.l.): the route leads from the Hockenhorngrat around the Hockenhorn to a view point. On arriving, you are greeted by a fabulous view of 40 peaks of 4,000 meters including the Mischabel group and the Matterhorn.
Description
High, higher, Hockenhorn: this panorama trail starts at 3,100 m.a.s.l., near the mountain station of the Hockenhorn gondola lift. That makes it Europe's highest winter hiking trail! Apart from the altitude, which leaves you breathless rather more quickly than usual, this hiking trail is easy to walk. The scenery, with no less than 40 peaks above 4,000 meters, is simply unique – so it's worth your while to wait for a fine sunny day.
The high-altitude panoramic trail starts behind the mountain station of the glacier cableway. There is a viewing pulpit here with information panels describing the panorama. On one side, the Blüemlisalp massif welcomes you; on the other side, you can admire the majestic Bietschhorn and countless Valais peaks including the Matterhorn.
At the foot of the Hockenhorn, a wide, comfortable trail leads, almost flat, to a fantastic viewpoint. On the small square above the abyss, two panorama boards on a viewing platform again list the names of the peaks that surround you. The names of the peaks that surround you are listed on a panorama board on a viewing platform.
To hike back along the same section, you need to plan a maximum walking time of 15 minutes. On returning to the mountain station, the gondola lift and then the three-seater chair lift will carry you back to Stafel. From here, you can walk down to the Lauchernalp area or take the six-seater chair lift to the mountain station.
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 |
Hockenhorngrat
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| Destination |
Hockenhorngrat
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| Ascent |
30 m
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| Descent |
30 m
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| Distance |
1 km
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| Duration |
20 min
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| Physical requirements |
Easy
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/winter-hiking/route-880... |
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