Kanderfirn Kandersteg

Mountain Hike

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  • Difficulty
  • Duration 6:10 h
  • Distance 13,7 km
  • 886 hm
  • 886 hm

From Selden in Gasterntal continue into the valley on the marked route as far as Heimritz and carry on to the edge of the glacier.You can only cross the glacier to Mutthorn mountain hut accompanied by a mountain guide or local Alpine guide (danger due to rock crevices).

Duration:Selden - Kanderfirn: 3 hoursSelden - Kanderfirn - Selden: 5 hours

GastronomyBerghotel Steinbock, Berghotel Gasterntal-Selden, Berghaus Heimritz

Best seasonSummer, autumnunsuitable in snow

Caution!Patches of snow still cover the steeper sections and summit!

Public transport

The Gasternbus runs from Kandersteg station to Selden. Reservations are compulsory. Timetable