©  (c) Willy Brunner / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
©  (c) Rolf Marmet / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
©  (c) Lenk-Simmental Tourismus / Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG
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Oberlaubhore (1999 m above sea level)

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  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 2:10 h
  • Distance 8,6 km
  • 729 m
  • 894 m

The start of the route is either at Iffigenalp, which in winter can only be reached by taxi, or at Hubelmatte. Starting from Hubelmatte, you quickly leave the Iffigenalp road and ascend over fields to Fallweid. Here, a short section of the Iffigenalp road is followed through the forest to Ritzdole. The route continues through fields and forest towards Langermatte. The last 150 meters of altitude to Langermatte are ascended in open terrain. From Langermatte to Oberlaubhore is another 150 meters of ascent, with the last steep meters usually covered on foot. The summit offers a wonderful view over the "Lengi Egge" (Lenk) and the Obersimmental. Incidentally, the long ridge gave Lenk its name (lengi Egge, Lengg, Lenk). To the south, the panorama is not as open as to the north; however, Laufbodehore with its steep flanks as well as the Wildstrubel are within easy reach.

The descent usually starts a few meters below the summit. Except for Langermatte, there are a few turns to warm up before the beautiful powder slopes to Chäli await. These eastern slopes are often very shaded, which often promises good snow conditions. The second part of the descent partly follows the snow-covered road and partly passes through pastures to the Restaurant Simmenfälle.

Classification according to SAC Difficulty Scale for ski tours: WS-

  • Approach

    Through the Simmental to the village of Lenk.

  • By train to Lenk. Timetable: SBB. The Taxi 4x4 takes you to Hubelmatte or Ritzdole. After the route, take the bus from Simmenfälle back to Lenk station.

  • There are numerous parking spaces in the village of Lenk. Because the route does not end at the same place it starts, it is best to park in the village. The Taxi 4x4 takes you to Hubelmatte or Ritzdole. After the route, take the bus from Simmenfälle back to the village of Lenk.

  • Hubelmatte - Fallweid - Ritzdole - Langermatte - Oberlaubhorn - Chäli - Simmenfälle

  • For ski routes, the appropriate equipment and necessary expertise (avalanche knowledge, alpine skills) are mandatory! Those with no experience in assessing avalanche situations in open terrain should better go on a ski route with a qualified mountain guide/snow sports instructor.

  • As with every ski route, transceivers, probes, shovels, and crampons are part of the equipment.

  • Often the most snow lies here, at the top and at the back of the valley, which is why this route is also feasible with relatively little snow.