Lauenenhorn (Lauenehore) Summit
Lauenenhorn (Lauenehore) Summit
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 10 hikers
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
Location: Lauenen, Saanen, Obersimmental-Saanen, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland
Summit: Lauenehore / Lauenenhorn, 2477 mSummer
Route name - From Lauenen via Turnelssattel - Route type - Alpine hike
Difficulty - T3 - Altitude gain - 1250 m - Time required - 3.0 hours
Route description
Along the white-red-white marked path to the Lauenehore/Lauenenhorn. The name in Gipfelbuch.ch does not correspond to the name according to LK: Louwenenhore.
Descent: different variants:
i) ascent route
ii) further to Giferspitz 2541mwinter
From Turnelsattel the ridge to the summit is often snow-blown.
The ascent from Lauenen is at high risk of avalanches / slabs of snow depending on the year, since the farmers sometimes only mow the grass every three years. Consequence: The snow from entire slopes slides off pretty quickly. However, one is quite flexible in the ascent. Departure to Scheidbach (NW) for a very long time, pretty sure of snow.Source - gipfelbuch.ch/tourenfuehrer/routen/id/21309/Alpine_Wanderung
June 12, 2022
I feel sorry for the creators of this highlight. But unfortunately the name and the place do not match. You were on the Lauenenhorn.
June 9, 2022
The Lauenenhorn is a secluded summit overlooking Lauenen and Gstaad – perfect for those who want to venture off the beaten track. The view from the summit is magnificent: Wildhorn, Giferspitz, Arpelistock, Geltenhorn, and far into the Valais and Bernese Oberland 🌄👀.Ascent options:
🔹 Alpine trail from the Wasserngrat via Wändliflueh (T2–T3, challenging)
🔹 Direct ascent from Lauenen (via Lengweid) possible, but steep!Characteristics:
🔸 Barely marked trails – some without paths
🔸 Surefootedness, good fitness, and orientation required
🔸 Very quiet – with a bit of luck, you'll be alone at the summit!
July 31, 2025
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