recommended routeGlacier Snout Circular Hike
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/ Gletschertor - Rundwanderung GletschertorPhoto: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus -
/ Rundwanderung GletschertorPhoto: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
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/ Rundwanderung GletschertorPhoto: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
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/ Grundsee - Rundwanderung GletschertorPhoto: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
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/ Rundwanderung GletschertorPhoto: Lötschental Tourismus
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/ Rundwanderung GletschertorPhoto: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
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/ Rundwanderung GletschertorPhoto: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
Magnificent circular hike up to the glacier snout of the "Langgletscher".
closed
moderate
Distance 10.1 km
2:50 h
440 m
440 m
2,155 m
1,770 m
If it is protected, then it must be valuable. How valuable must a region be if parts of it are protected three times over? This entire region lies within the UNESCO Jungfrau - Aletsch World Heritage Site. The alluvial and moraine landscape in the uppermost part is of national importance and a section of the walk passes through a Federal no-hunting area. Enjoy this easy circular walk in the uppermost Lötschental, an area of breathtaking wilderness.
Author’s recommendation
The 1:25,000 scale hiking map is your perfect companion for an unforgettable day's hiking in the Lötschental. Available from the Lötschental Tourist Information Office in Wiler or online at www.loetschental.ch/webshop
Author
Adrian SchnyderUpdate: November 02, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,155 m
Lowest point
1,770 m
Best time of year
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Rest stops
FafleralpFafleralp
Safety information
- Plan your tour carefully
- Ensure that you have a full set of appropriate equipment
- Never embark on a tour alone
- Inform friends, relatives, the mountain hut supervisor or the hotel porter of your proposed tour. Report back when you arrive at your destination.
- Keep a constant eye on weather developments
- Adhere to the principle: if in doubt, turn back!
Start
Fafleralp, car park (1,766 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'632'560E 1'142'661N
DD
46.434505, 7.862275
DMS
46°26'04.2"N 7°51'44.2"E
UTM
32T 412595 5142954
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Destination
Fafleralp, car park
Turn-by-turn directions
Fafleralp - Grundsee - Langgletscher - Anunbachbrücke - Guggisee - Guggistafel - Fafleralp
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
The postbus runs every hour from Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein to Fafleralp ("Fafleralp" postbus stop).Getting there
Drive into the Lötschental from Goppenstein, past the villages of Ferden, Kippel, Wiler and Blatten to the Fafleralp car park.Parking
You can park your car in the Fafleralp car park (not free).Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'632'560E 1'142'661N
DD
46.434505, 7.862275
DMS
46°26'04.2"N 7°51'44.2"E
UTM
32T 412595 5142954
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Status
closed
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
10.1 km
Duration
2:50 h
Ascent
440 m
Descent
440 m
Highest point
2,155 m
Lowest point
1,770 m
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