View of the Bishorn Glacier – Turtmann Hut loop from Turtmann-Unterems

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View of the Bishorn Glacier – Turtmann Hut loop from Turtmann-Unterems

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View of the Bishorn Glacier – Turtmann Hut loop from Turtmann-Unterems

07:46

11.7km

1,280m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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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 918 m for 1.08 km

After 2.17 km for 1.84 km

After 5.22 km for 1.71 km

After 7.02 km for 2.50 km

After 9.69 km for 1.08 km

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828 m

View of the Bishorn Glacier

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

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4.84 km

Just before the Barrhorn summit

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Just before reaching the summit of the Barrhorn, the view becomes sensational. The north face of the Bishorn, with the ever-growing Weisshorn behind it, is particularly captivating. The ascent to …

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5.34 km

Üssers Barrhorn Summit

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absolutely great view all around! The exertions of the ascent were worth it! The outer Barrhorn is 3610 m above sea level. - An impressive "shark fin"!

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5.36 km

Summit cross of the Outer Barrhorn

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6.13 km

Inners Barrhorn

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Great view of the Üssers Barrhorn.

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10.2 km

View of the reservoirs

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From the "Gässli", the exciting trail from the Turtmannhütte in the direction of the Barrhorn summit, you have a great view of the two reservoirs below you in the valley. …

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10.4 km

Glacier Panorama from Turtmann Hut

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10.5 km

Turtmann Hut

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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 …

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11.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.21 km

1.84 km

1.62 km

Surfaces

9.81 km

1.84 km