Snowshoe trail Wasenalp / Hohliecht

The trail leads directly past the mountain inn Wasenalp. From here the trail gently goes to the Fronbach Bridge, where the beautiful houses with stone roofs can be admired in the Wintrigmatte. It then continues fairly flat into the open forest until, after about 300 m, the route leads up into the oldest larch forest in Central Europe. The up to 600-year-old larches clearly show the struggle against wind, weather, and sun. The thought of what these trees have already experienced inspires great respect.

After nearly 300 meters of elevation among these old giants, you reach a small hill north of the avalanche protection, the Hohliecht. The panorama of Bortelhorn, Aletschhorn, Bietschhorn, and the other peaks of the Bernese Alps is magnificent.

The return path initially follows the same way. From the Wasenalp, the hike leads left to Rothwald. Post buses run regularly along the Simplon Pass road.

This route is only accessible when the piste is open!

The trails are marked with wooden stakes painted purple. Reflective fluorescent bands are also attached. We ask you to stick to the marked routes in the interest of our forest and wildlife. Trash belongs back in your backpack.