Meeting point
Saxeten bus station "Skipintli"
Innerfeld 139, 3813 Saxeten
Rengghorn Ski Tour
1 day
Solitary route away from known paths
Panorama with Bernese Alps
5 hours through alpine terrain
Season:
December March
Departure Times
09:05
Key info
Ski touring experience required
A strong skier who handles black runs with ease
Comfortable with 4 hours of hiking while carrying a pack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Peaceful, solitary, impressive: A ski tour with expansive views, a challenging ascent, and a rewarding descent into the Saxeten Valley.
This ski tour takes you from the tranquil Saxeten over the Rengglipass to the Rengghorn. The ascent is demanding, but the view of Lake Brienz and the surrounding peaks is rewarding. The descent? Dreamy slopes, perfect lines. A day for those who love gaining elevation and looking back at their last turns with satisfaction in the valley.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
8 km
Ascent
+1000 m
Descent
-1000 m
Walking time
5 hrs
Ascent
We start early in Saxeten and make our first tracks through the quiet Saxeten Valley. Ahead lies Alp Mittelberg, from where we head towards the Rengglipass. The landscape opens up: To the left, the secluded Suldtal comes into view, to the right, the open slopes of the Rengghorn beckon. As we gain altitude, it becomes steeper, and the final meters require strength and technique.
Summit
Once at the top, there's no rush. The view is too good: right in front of us is the Schwalmere, with the Bernese Oberland in all its glory behind it. Lake Brienz shimmers deep turquoise, and the Brienzer ridge stretches like a jagged line along the horizon.
Descent
The moment has arrived: The descent takes us over open slopes, sometimes powdery, sometimes crusty, down to Unterberg. The last turns bring us back to Saxeten, where a coffee at the Skipintli awaits us: a perfect end to a day in the mountains.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 20-25 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Thermal underwear
Footwear
Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
Technical Equipment
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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