Turtmann Hut – View of the Bishorn Glacier loop from Sänntum

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Turtmann Hut – View of the Bishorn Glacier loop from Sänntum

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Turtmann Hut – View of the Bishorn Glacier loop from Sänntum

04:00

10.6km

570m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.80 km for 37 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.38 km

Turtmann Lake and Turtmann Glacier

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Dammed glacier water for power generation.

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2.42 km

View of the Turtmann Glacier from Turtmannsee

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The two reservoirs are located at 2177 meters above sea level. The drain goes to the Turtmänna stream.
Attention the beach of the lake should not be entered. Quicksand !!!!

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4.47 km

Ascent to the Turtmann Hut

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the ascent to the Turtmannhütte is very beautiful and varied. From the Turtmannhütte it goes up to the Barrhorns (Outer Barrhorn 3610 m). Overnight stays in the hut with or …

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4.77 km

Glacier Panorama from Turtmann Hut

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4.80 km

Turtmann Hut

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In 1928, the Turtmannhütte was built on a stony grassy ridge at the top of the Turtmann Valley. Here it stands at an altitude of 2,519 meters, making it the …

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4.86 km

View of the Bishorn Glacier

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The glacier flows down from the Bishorn. He has pulled back strongly in recent years. Unfortunately he does it like all other glaciers too.

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5.57 km

Steinmannli Trail

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In front of a fantastic backdrop and with a view of the Turtmann glacier, you will walk past countless Steinmannli, who will show you the safe path.

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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

3.26 km

718 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.81 km

1.57 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

11°C

4°C

37 %

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Comments

August 25, 2022,SAC Turtmannhütte 2519 m, Aufstieg via Schluchtenweg und Steinmännliweg, Abstieg via Holustei

Great tour into the world of 4000m peaks. Direct view of the Bishorn from the hut, one of the 4000 m peaks in Valais. Perfect weather and friendly service at the hut. Even the journey to the hiking car park is an experience 👍 ingenious mountain road into the Turtmanntal to the end of the road. Day ticket parking CHF …

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