Hikes

Lauchernalp - Restipass - Rinderhütte (Leukerbad)

Lauchernalp - Restipass - Rinderhütte (Leukerbad)

Lötschental

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Dreamlike hike from Lauchernalp via Restialp and Restipass to the Rinderhütte station (Leukerbad)

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

14.84 km

Duration

5:30 h

Description

This great mountain hike leads from Lauchernalp first on the Lötschental high trail via Hockenalp and Kummenalp to Restialp. From here the mountain trail steadily rises to the Restipass at 2,626 m above sea level. From the pass height, the path leads gently downhill through a beautiful mountain landscape past small lakes to the Rinderhütte station, from where the cable car goes to Leukerbad.

Turn-by-turn directions

Lauchernalp-Hockenalp-Kummenalp-Restialp-Restipass-Rinderhütte (Leukerbad)

Start

Lauchernalp mountain station (1969m)

Destination

Rinderhütte mountain station, Leukerbad (2310m)

Author's recommendation

With the 1:25,000 hiking map you are perfectly equipped for an unforgettable hiking day in the Lötschental. Available at the Lötschental information center in Wiler or at www.loetschental.ch/webshop

Technical information

Altitude

2633m

1969m

Ascent

+896m

Descent

-530m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

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Tags

  • Multi-stage route
  • Scenic
  • Geological highlights
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Flora
  • Cableway ascent/descent
Getting there
Information

Public transport

Take the train to Leuk. From there the bus will take you to Leukerbad.

Approach

From Leuk you drive up to Leukerbad. Leukerbad has a parking guidance system. Follow the signs.

Parking

You can park your car in the Torrent parking garage (paid).

Equipment

  • Good footwear
  • Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
  • Headgear
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Picnic
  • Camera
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • Hiking poles (optional)
  • Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)

Safety information

  • Plan every mountain hike carefully!
  • Pay attention to suitable and complete equipment!
  • Never go on a mountain hike alone!
  • Inform relatives, friends, the hut warden or the hotel porter about your route. Report back upon arrival at your destination!
  • Constantly observe the weather development!
  • Follow the principle "When in doubt, turn back"!

Literature

At the Lötschental information center you will receive informational materials and brochures about hiking in the destination.

Maps

With the 1:25,000 hiking map you are perfectly equipped for an unforgettable hiking day in the Lötschental. Available at the Lötschental information center in Wiler or at www.loetschental.ch/webshop

Source

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