Meeting point
Iffigenalp
Iffigenalp, 3775 Lenk
Wildhorn
2 days
Glaciers and karst landscape
Summit tour with hut overnight stay
7-8 hours of hiking
Season:
June September
Departure Times
12:45
Iffigenalp
Key info
Experienced mountain hiker
No technical mountain skills required
Surefootedness
At least 8 hours of hiking with a backpack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
2 days away from the hustle: Over glaciers, limestone karst, and panoramic paths to a striking peak between the cantons of Bern and Valais.
From Iffigenalp to Wildhorn Hut, then over glaciers and karst fields to the 3,247 m (10,653 ft) high Wildhorn. A diverse summit tour with expansive views of the Bernese Alps and into Valais. The descent leads along Lac de Tseuzier through fascinating karst landscapes. 2 days full of activity, nature, and genuine mountain atmosphere.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Wildhorn Hut
We start leisurely from Iffigenalp into the Iffig Valley. The path winds past waterfalls and steadily upwards. After a short break at Iffigensee, where the reflection of the peaks in the clear water seems almost surreal, we continue to Wildhorn Hut. Surrounded by rugged mountains, we end the day with a hut meal.
Distance
5 km
Ascent
+750 m
Walking time
3 hrs
Day2
Day 2: High-altitude tour to Wildhorn
Early start: The first section leads over scree and firn to the Tungel Glacier. Here we put on crampons and climb over the eternal ice to Glacier de Ténéhet. The last slope demands strength once more, then we stand on the summit. All around, a magnificent scene of mountain peaks and green valleys. The descent takes us into Valais, past Lac de Tseuzier through fascinating karst landscapes. The tour ends in Sion in the afternoon.
Distance
10 km
Ascent
+1000 m
Descent
-1500 m
Walking time
7-8 hrs
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Overnight stay(s) with half-board for the mountain guide
Hut reservation
Summit Certificate
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Overnight stay(s) in bunk room with half-board for the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 25-30 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Footwear
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Hiking pole
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
Headlamp
Silk sleeping bag liner
Toiletries
SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
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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