Hockuchriz Circular Hike
Mountain Hike
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/ Lauchernalp - Rundwanderung HockuchrizPhoto: Lötschental Tourismus -
/ Kummenalp - Rundwanderung HockuchrizPhoto: Lötschental Tourismus -
/ Hockenalp - Rundwanderung HockuchrizPhoto: Lötschental Tourismus
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/ Rundwanderung HockuchrizPhoto: Lötschental Tourismus
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/ Hockenalp - Rundwanderung HockuchrizPhoto: Lötschental Tourismus
Fantastic circular hike to the Hockuchriz.
open
moderate
8.2 km
3:40 h
730 m
730 m
Start your walk at Lauchernalp, from where it takes around 2hrs to hike to the Hockuchriz via Stafel. Relish the magnificent view at 2,593m above sea level. Take a breather on the descent to the Kummenalp and pop in to the Guesthouse Kummenalp for some sustenance. Newly fortified at the Kummenalp, enjoy another part of the Lötschental Panoramic Trail up to the Lauchernalp.
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
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2570 m
Lowest point
1970 m
Best time of year
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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
Mountain station "Lauchernalp, Holz" (1971 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.411285, 7.774283
DMS
46°24'40.6"N 7°46'27.4"E
UTM
32T 405795 5140475
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Destination
Mountain station "Lauchernalp, Holz"
Turn-by-turn directions
Lauchernalp - Stafel - Sattlegi - Hockuchriz - Kummenalp - Hockenalp - Lauchernalp
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
The postbus runs every hour from Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein to Wiler ("Wiler, Seilbahn" postbus stop). Take the cable car up to the Lauchernalp.Getting there
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.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).Coordinates
DD
46.411285, 7.774283
DMS
46°24'40.6"N 7°46'27.4"E
UTM
32T 405795 5140475
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Status
open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.2 km
Duration
3:40h
Ascent
730 m
Descent
730 m
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