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Niesehore (2776 m a.s.l.)

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The Niesehore is not a three-thousander, but it is still a very beautiful route mountain that can be well combined with other peaks.

  • Difficulty difficult
  • Duration 3:39 h
  • Distance 13,4 km
  • 1220 m
  • 1222 m
Tags
  • Round trip
  • Summit route
  • Scenic

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Update: 14.10.2025

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The Niesehore can be approached from Iffigenalp, or with an overnight stay from the Wildhornhütte. From Iffigenalp, the first meters of altitude are gained with a pleasant ascent through the Iffig valley. After this rather leisurely start through the wild valley, it gradually becomes steeper and after another 300 meters of altitude, the frozen Iffigsee is reached. This is the right place to take a break before the further ascent. Nestled among high mountains, the Iffigsee is a true power spot. Refreshed, the route continues to the Wildhornhütte. The ascent continues on the route to the Wildhorn up to about 2,500 m above sea level, before crossing the southern ridge of the Niesehore on the right. Behind you is now the Wildhorn massif, looking north to the Simmental and the Saanenland. On the summit, the view can be enjoyed to the fullest.

The descent first follows the ridge north, then turns left into a beautiful slope where the fun of skiing really begins. Every hard-won meter of altitude can be savored on this dreamlike descent to Iffigenalp.

Rating according to the SAC difficulty scale for ski tours: ZS+



  • Approach

    Driving is possible from Lenk to Hubelmatte. From Hubelmatte to Iffigenalp, driving is prohibited in winter; the Taxi 4x4 takes you to Iffigenalp with a special permit and also picks you up again.

  • By train to Lenk. Timetable: SBB. The Taxi 4x4 takes you to Iffigenalp with a special permit and also picks you up again.

  • There are very few parking spaces at Hubelmatte. Therefore, it is best to park in the village of Lenk and then take the Taxi 4x4 to Iffigenalp.

  • Iffigenalp - Wildhornhütte - South ridge Niesehorn - Iffigenalp

  • For ski tours, the appropriate equipment and necessary expertise (avalanche knowledge, alpine skills) are mandatory! Those without experience in assessing avalanche situations in open terrain should better go on ski tours with a trained mountain guide.

  • As with every ski tour, an avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, and crampons are part of the equipment.

  • As the local mountain of the Wildhornhütte, this peak is often climbed in combination with other mountains such as the Wildhorn or the Iffighore. To have enough reserves for several peaks, an overnight stay in the beautiful Wildhornhütte SAC is worthwhile.

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Maximum altitude 2773 M
Minimum altitude 1584 M