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Ascent to the Turtmann Hut – Holustei Chapel loop from Gruben

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Switzerland
Valais
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Turtmann-Unterems

Ascent to the Turtmann Hut – Holustei Chapel loop from Gruben

Hard

5.0

(2)

7

hikers

Ascent to the Turtmann Hut – Holustei Chapel loop from Gruben

05:58

17.4km

750m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.11 km for 37 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

46 m

Hotel Restaurant Schwarzhorn

Highlight • Restaurant

Only larger restaurant in the Turtmanntal. hotelschwarzhorn.ch

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2

6.01 km

View of Tête de Milon

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

6.02 km

Dammed glacier water for power generation.

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4

6.06 km

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 !!!!

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9.09 km

Glacier Panorama from Turtmann Hut

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

9.19 km

Ascent to the Turtmann Hut

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

the ascent to the Turtmannhütte is very beautiful and varied. From the Turtmannhütte it goes up to the Barrhorns (Outer Barrhorn 3610 m). Overnight stays in the hut with or …

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12.3 km

Holustei Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

This is a beautiful resting place to enjoy the view and have a snack break. If the almost 600 vertical meters from the parking lot to the Turtmannhütte are too much for you, you will find a nice alternative here

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17.2 km

Gruben

Highlight • Settlement

A picturesque, typically Swiss village at the foot of the Schwarzhorn (2,928 meters). With its old wooden chalets and narrow streets, you'll feel like you've stepped back in time.

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.15 km

4.81 km

2.58 km

1.54 km

276 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.49 km

5.70 km

1.54 km

1.36 km

216 m

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Highest point (2,470 m)

Lowest point (1,820 m)

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