Welcome to the Loetschenpass!
First energy self-sufficient hut in the Alps2690m above sea level
Transition from the Bernese Oberland to the Loetschental in Valais
Overview Verhältnisse
Approaches over the weekend from both Gasterntal and Lötschental are often used. From the Gasterntal from about 2400m frozen in places. From Kummenalp and Lauchernalp up to approx. 2500 km snow-free, above it is still partly little snow, but well groomed. Easy to walk on with good footwear. Hockenhorn has not been made for several days, Gitzifurgge also snow-covered. We will be there for you until the beginning of November and are looking forward to the golden autumn. There are still free places on all days.
Paths are currently snow-covered from about 2000m, with 20-30cm of snow in places. Access from Selden/Gasterntal and from Kummenalp/Lötschental has been walked and tracked several times. Access from Lauchernalp is still untracked. Appropriate equipment (sturdy hiking boots, poles) is recommended. With the nice weather, the snow melts quickly. The hut is open and manned until the beginning of November!
Access from Kandersteg and Lötschental is easy to access and often used. Hockenhorn has also been climbed. Gitzigrat on Balmhorn has not yet been climbed, there are still cornices on the ridges between the towers. We look forward to your visit and still have free places during the week.
On Wednesday, 17.7.24: Eiger Ultratrail E250: Hut open all night. Possibility to get food, also possibility to rest and sleep
The approach from Gasterntal is followed regularly, there is no snow up to the glacier, the crossing over the glacier is marked and tracked. The climb from the glacier is partly snow-covered, but well-traveled. Approaches from Lötschental: from both Lauchernalp and Kummenalp from approx. 2450m there are still individual old snow fields, in the steeper snow sections paths have been shoveled or can be bypassed. Ascent to the Hockenhorn completely in snow, frozen hard in the morning, crampons recommended for the summit slope. Gitzigrat on Balmhorn not yet climbed this season, large cornices on the connecting ridges between the towers.
Approach from Gasterntal, snow-free up to the glacier, crossing over the glacier marked and tracked. Ascent from the glacier in the next few days via snow groomer tracks, everything on the left side of the glacier is recommended, in the last rocky section after the moraine there is still a lot of snow. Approach from Lötschental: from about 2300m there are still old snow fields, but good snow for walking. Approach via Kummenalp is made almost daily. Ascent to Hockenhorn completely in snow, frozen hard in the morning, crampons recommended for the summit slope.
On the Lötschental side from approx. 2200m, extensive fields of old snow, paths only sporadically visible, mostly tread snow. A good sense of direction is required. Access from Kummenalp and Lauchernalp possible for experienced alpinists and mountain hikers. The approach from Kummenalp is regularly walked by the hut team. Approach from Selden/Kandersteg not yet used, crossing over the glacier not marked, steep gullies filled with old snow below the glacier. Currently only for experienced alpine hikers or alpinists with appropriate experience and equipment. Conditions change quickly – we will keep you up to date.
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Hut now manned at all times. Attention: Access from Lötschental and Gasterntal from about 2100m completely covered in snow, not yet used and not tracked, markings only sporadically visible! Crossing over the glacier on the north side not yet marked. Winter access via Lauchernalp-Hockenhorngrat-Hütte has been tracked with the snow groomer.
From May 31st, 2024, the hut will be open and manned again. For reservations, please fill out the form on our website. For urgent inquiries, you can reach us at 079 382 71 67 or 079 449 01 47. During the holidays we are offline for a few days, but after that we are happy to be there for you almost around the clock. During the unmanned period, NO WINTER ROOM is available.
After the snowy winter and a lot of snowfall in April and May, there is still continuous snow from around 2000m. The paths are not yet walked or tracked, and the crossing over the glacier on the north side is not yet marked. Appropriate experience and equipment are recommended for access to the hut.