View of the Bishorn Glacier – Turtmann Hut loop from Gruben

Hiking trails & Routes

View of the Bishorn Glacier – Turtmann Hut loop from Gruben

Hard

4.9

(39)

268

hikers

View of the Bishorn Glacier – Turtmann Hut loop from Gruben

05:57

18.1km

660m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.12 km

View of Meidhorn

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Meidhorn is easy to climb via Chalter Berg.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.68 km

View of the Turtmann Valley and its glacier

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a beautiful view of the Turtmann Valley.

Tip by

5.90 km

View of the Turtmann Glacier from Turtmannsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

The two reservoirs are located at 2177 meters above sea level. The drain goes to the Turtmänna stream.
Attention the beach of the lake should not be entered. Quicksand !!!!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.61 km

Steinmannli Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In front of a fantastic backdrop and with a view of the Turtmann glacier, you will walk past countless Steinmannli, who will show you the safe path.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.47 km

View of the Bishorn Glacier

Highlight • Viewpoint

The glacier flows down from the Bishorn. He has pulled back strongly in recent years. Unfortunately he does it like all other glaciers too.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.99 km

Turtmann Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In 1928, the Turtmannhütte was built on a stony grassy ridge at the top of the Turtmann Valley. Here it stands at an altitude of 2,519 meters, making it the …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

14.8 km

Turtmann Valley Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

Paid hiking car park. The ideal starting point for many beautiful tours.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.07 km

4.83 km

3.45 km

1.55 km

205 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

4.83 km

1.55 km

530 m

214 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (2,470 m)

Lowest point (1,820 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

16°C

2°C

16 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

August 31, 2025,🇨🇭Rundwanderung von PP Sänntum via Turtmannsee nach SAC-Hütte Turtmann und via Holustei zurück

An easy-to-walk tour through beautiful scenery in fantastic weather. Lake Turtmann in front of the glaciers – what a picture! And from the SAC Turtmann Hut, the panorama doesn't diminish. The loop should be manageable even for those with a head for heights; there is only a short section on the way back where those with a head for heights …

Showing Translation