Lötschenpass Hut Circular Hike
A circular hike from the Lauchernalp to the Lötschenpass Hut with beautiful views.
closed
moderate
11.3 km
5:00 h
850 m
850 m
From the Lauchernalp, ascend to the Lötschenpass Hut, where Beat Dietrich and his friendly lodge team await you. Your climb up to the hut is rewarded with a splendid view around the Lötschental and the Kandertal valleys from the pass. The view across to the mighty Bietschhorn and beyond the Rhone valley to the Mischabel range is particularly breathtaking. You can recharge your batteries in the Lötschenpass Hut for the descent to the Kummenalp and on towards 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

Author
Sandra Stockinger
Updated: October 21, 2020
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,690 m
Lowest point
1,969 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!
Tips, hints and links
Lötschenpass Hut - Come to the first “Minergie” mountain hut in the Alps, savour the view across the Valais peaks, let the hut team to pamper you, discover nature all around the lodge, stay in spacious dormitory rooms, gaze at the stars in the suites - and come back again. More information at:Tel. +41 (0)27 939 19 81 www.loetschenpass.chStart
Mountain station "Lauchernalp, Holz" (1,969 m)
Coordinates:
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46.411346, 7.774389
DMS
46°24'40.8"N 7°46'27.8"E
UTM
32T 405804 5140482
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Destination
Mountain station "Lauchernalp, Holz"
Turn-by-turn directions
Lauchernalp - Lötschenpass Hut - Kummenalp - 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
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46.411346, 7.774389
DMS
46°24'40.8"N 7°46'27.8"E
UTM
32T 405804 5140482
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Status
closed
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.3 km
Duration
5:00h
Ascent
850 m
Descent
850 m
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