Leitere Pass – Gantrisch Summit loop from Gurnigelpass

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Leitere Pass – Gantrisch Summit loop from Gurnigelpass

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Leitere Pass – Gantrisch Summit loop from Gurnigelpass

06:06

14.5km

870m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.32 km for 320 m

After 8.84 km for 1.51 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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410 m

Gantrisch Mountain Panorama

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The Gurnigel offers you a breathtaking mountain panorama that is worth all the effort. As you climb, you will be rewarded with expansive views of the surrounding peaks, with the …

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3.28 km

View of Nünenenflue and Gantrisch

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The Leiternpass is located between these two peaks.

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4.63 km

Panoramic hike: Gurnigel - Leiterpass - Gantrisch - Schibegütsch - Morgretepass - Bürgle - Bürglegrat - Gantrischseeli - Gurnigel. When the weather is nice, the alpine panorama is incomparably beautiful!

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6.43 km

Gantrisch Summit

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The Gantrisch is one of the most visited mountains in the entire region. When the weather is nice on a weekend, it can get quite crowded. From the two very …

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6.64 km

Morgetenpass to Leiterepass Ridge Trail

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Between Morgetenpass and Leiterepass, the narrow path often runs along the ridge and repeatedly offers wonderful views of the high mountains of the Alpine arc

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7.22 km

Schibenspitz Summit

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The Schibenspitz is located between the Leiterpass and Morgretepass at 2060m. On the Spitz you have a wonderful panorama in all directions. So always worth a visit!

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7.72 km

Morgetepass kiosk

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Easy to reach and has a small kiosk. Alpine cheese and drinks can be bought here. Opportunities for ascent towards Bügle and Scheibengütsch.

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8.76 km

Bürgle Summit (2,165 m)

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Most of the time you have the Bürgle to yourself and the 360 degree panorama is incomparably beautiful! Be careful when descending over the Bürglegrat ... steep and surefootedness is a must!

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

3.82 km

3.20 km

582 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.77 km

5.21 km

799 m

539 m

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,120 m)

Lowest point (1,540 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

14°C

4°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

July 3, 2026,Bürgle 2165m & Gantrisch 2176m / Naturpark Gantrisch BE

Out and about in the Gantrisch Regional Nature Park.

After @SebastianOPEN got in touch yesterday morning and said he fancied going to the mountains on Friday, asking if I was interested in joining, I naturally agreed to this plan. Haven't seen each other for a while. We agreed on a hike early in the morning 😴💤 up the Bürgle 2165m …

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July 3, 2026,Gratwanderung über Bürgle und Gantrisch ⛰️☀️

After running the last two days, I felt like getting some elevation on a free Friday, but I preferred hiking to running.

After a few messages back and forth, I was lucky enough to get a very diligent "Komoot user" to join me for a hike. 😉 And he not only knew the area, but also planned the route right …

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August 13, 2024,Bürgle - Morgetenpass - Schwalmere

After cancelling the tour to the Oberland planned for today, I spontaneously decided to go on a tour to the Bürgle. I went up there on touring skis for the first time. The official hiking maps show the route up and down over the Morgeten Pass. I knew from a colleague that you can also climb from the Bire. A …

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July 18, 2021,Bürgle - Morgetepass - Schibenspitz - Gantrisch - Leiterepass

Sun, fog, strong wind on the peaks and a horde of chamois that fled from the hikers - a beautiful and varied tour with a little kick in the form of chains to secure the way up to the Gantrisch.

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