Lötsch Glacier – Lötschen Pass Hut loop from Bernese Alps

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Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Frutigen-Niedersimmental

Kandersteg

Lötsch Glacier – Lötschen Pass Hut loop from Bernese Alps

Hard

5.0

(2)

147

hikers

Lötsch Glacier – Lötschen Pass Hut loop from Bernese Alps

06:30

11.9km

1,140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.64 km for 1.63 km

After 6.62 km for 1.63 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

111 m

Suspension Bridge Over the Kander

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The small detour over the bridge is worth it.

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385 m

Attention: The variant for the descent east of the glacier is officially closed, is no longer maintained and is partially buried. The path is not signposted from above, but can be walked without any instructions.

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5.81 km

Lötschen Pass Hut

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Well frequented, clean and well organized hut, good food. Unfortunately only sweetened march tea, water has to be bought. That's not necessarily contemporary.

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8.47 km

View of Doldenhorn (3,638 m)

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.09 km

2.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.85 km

4.26 km

690 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,680 m)

Lowest point (1,540 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

August 2, 2024,Lötschenpass- Selden

The whole descent is extremely hard on the legs. The first part is for experienced hikers. Exposed climbing sections, over snow, over the glacier, there is everything. Poles are recommended. Then it's just down down down down to Selden where there is a refreshment stop. Then take the hiking bus through the Gasterntal to Kandersteg train station.

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