Mutthornhütte
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A magnificent glacier hike in an Alpine mountain setting. The route continues for several hours over the ice. The ascent out of the valley and the return tour offer an encounter with many different layers of vegetation.
By bus from Kandersteg railway station to Selden in Gasterntal (timetable). From here follow the hiking route along the river Kander on the southern side via Heimritz and Schafgrinde up to Kanderfirn. From Schafgrinde follow the blue-white signs as far as the entry to the glacier. Continue following the rope over the glacier to Mutthorn mountain hut. The descent is over Tschingelfirn and to Oberhornsee. Continue over Obersteinberg or Trachsellauenen to Stechelberg.
Classification: L
Duration:Selden - Mutthorn mountain hut 6 hoursMutthornhütte - Stechelberg: 5 hours
Route / Difficulty level:T5, sophisticated Alpine walking, exposed and difficult terrain, mountaineering shoes. Mountaineering shoes, rope and pick (»Info Swiss SAC Hiking Scale)
Return trip:from Stechelberg by bus and train to Interlaken
Gastronomy:Selden, Heimritz, Obersteinberg, Trachsellauenen and Stechelberg
Approach
By car via Frutigen or by car train from Goppenstein to Kandersteg.
Public Transport
The Lötschberg to the south, the Kandertal to the north: this railway station between Brig (38 min.) and Bern (61 min.) operates an hourly service - an ideal base for many excursions.
Parking
The destination has been decided, as has the parking space - this map helps drivers to quickly and easily find a suitable parking space in the Oberland municipality. Well then: engine off, hiking boots on!
Safety Instructions
Even open hiking trails may still be partially covered in snow. Hiking is at your own risk: Tourismus Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg accepts no liability for the use of local routes.
Equipment
Classification: L
Trail / terrain: T5, good alpine experience in high alpine terrain. Complete glacier equipment ("Info SAC hiking scale)
Tips
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