©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
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Leiterli - Iffigenalp via Wildhornhütte SAC

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  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 5:14 h
  • Distance 15,4 km
  • 562 m
  • 916 m

The first part of the hike is comfortably covered by the Betelberg gondola and most of the altitude gain is already behind you. From Leiterli, the trail first leads flat along blooming alpine roses towards Steinstoss. Just before reaching Steinstoss, a path branches off to the right. The varied trail then climbs and descends to Stüblenipass and then continues left over the mountain ridge to Tungelpass. At Tungelpass, the trail continues over scree up the Hengstensprung, which has anchored ropes to facilitate the climb. Having overcome the steeper ascent, continue towards the Wildhornhütte. The trail branches off right and leads over a scree field. After bypassing the Niesenhorn, you can soon see the Wildhornhütte SAC and walk the last approx. 15 minutes to the inviting terrace. After an overnight stay at the SAC hut at 2,303 m above sea level, you are refreshed and ready to tackle the descent to the deep blue Iffigsee and then onwards to Iffigenalp. At Iffigenalp, there is an option to stop for refreshments as well as the bus stop to comfortably return to the valley.

  • Approach

    Access to the mountain railway is possible by bus, car, on foot or by bike.

  • Take the bus to the valley station Betelberg, then the Betelberg gondola to the mountain station Leiterli.

    On the return trip, the bus can be taken from Iffigenalp (included with the guest card).

  • You have the option to park directly at the valley station Betelberg.

  • Leiterli (mountain station Betelberg) – Stüblenipass – Tungelpass – Hengstensprung – Wildhornhütte SAC – Iffigsee – Iffigenalp (bus back to Lenk)

  • This route runs on signposted trails of the mountain hiking category:

    Leiterli – Tungelpass – Hengstensprung – Wildhornhütte SAC: T3 (demanding mountain hiking)

    Wildhornhütte SAC – Iffigsee – Iffigenalp: T2 (mountain hiking)

    Hiking poles recommended, Hengstensprung requires a surefootedness and no fear of heights (secured with fixed ropes)

  • We recommend the following equipment: sturdy hiking boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, small first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids. Sleeping bags can be purchased or rented at the Wildhornhütte.

  • More information at Lenk-Simmental Tourism.

    With the SIMMENTAL CARD (guest card), the bus can be used free of charge.

    Betelberg summer operating hours: https://betelberg.ch/lenker-bergsommer/betriebszeiten-sommer/