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Hohtürli

Mountain trail · T2–T3 June to September

White-red-white markers, sure footing needed

Time
7 h 15 min
Length
17 km
Ascent
1,450 m
Descent
1,700 m
Highest point
2,778 m

about 24,300 steps14.4 × up Bern Minster tower

Elevation profile

Move along the profile to walk the route.

2767 m 1171 m

Route

Oberi BundalpHohtürliOeschinensee2 km© swisstopoN

Route: Wanderland Schweiz (FEDRO and cantons), elevations: © swisstopo Open on the swisstopo map

Pass hike from Griesalp via the Bundalp and the Hohtürli (2,778 m) to Lake Oeschinen and Kandersteg, stage 13 of the Via Alpina. A few minutes above the pass stands the SAC Blüemlisalp hut (2,840 m).

On the way

  • Glaciers on the north face of the Blüemlisalp
  • Wooden stairs along the rock face up to the Hohtürli
  • SAC Blüemlisalp hut a few minutes above the pass
  • Lake Oeschinen

Good to know

Above Bundläger the path gets steep and partly exposed; sure footing is needed. Avoid the route in fog or snow, which can lie even after the official opening. Check SchweizMobil for closures before you go.