Snowshoetrail to Hohture

4:17 h
10.25 km
660 m
628 m
1,723 m
2,382 m
659 m
Start: Rothwald, Ganterwald
Destination: Rothwald, Ganterwald

Hohturli - a popular ski and snowshoe tour in the Rothwald. After a short run from the Ganterwald in the direction of Wasenalp, you climb over even slopes to the Hohture. This tour is ideal for beginners.

Ascent

Rothwald - Start at the Ganterwald restaurant on the Simplonpassstrasse. Following the forest road, the tour begins with a run-in to Hackber. You climb right up to Wasenalp. Following the edge of the ski slope, you can reach Wintrigmatte from there in around 20 minutes. The path leads past alpine huts and then climbs up in the larch forest in turns. You reach the tree line at the avalanche barriers. You climb the summit Hohture (or as the locals call it: Hohturli) over the ridge.

Descent

Rothwald - The descent is via the ascent track through the open larch forest down into the Rothwald.

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Pavements

Unknown

Asphalt

Trail

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Directions

The snowshoe tour begins at the Ganterwald restaurant on the Simplonpassstrasse. Following the forest road, the tour begins with a run-in to Hackber. You climb right up towards Wasenalp. Following the edge of the ski slope, you can reach Wintrigmatte in around 20 minutes from Wasenalp. The path leads past alpine huts and then climbs up in bends in the larch forest. You reach the tree line at the avalanche barriers. The summit Hohture (or as the locals say: Hohturli) is reached via the ridge.

Tour information

Summit

Equipment

Complete snowshoe touring equipment including rope, ice ax and crampons.

Directions & Parking facilities

By public transport or car to Rothwald.

Public parking spaces are available in Rothwald. Be considerate of the inns.

You can easily reach Rothwald by post bus from Brig.

Additional information

More information about ski tours at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren

Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch

Literature

Further information at the tourist office or the SAC.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

In Rothwald you can warm upand eat in various restaurants.

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Safety guidelines

The inspection is at your own risk. Rapid changes in weather can occur. Be careful - don't put yourself in danger.

Alpine, quite difficult tour. Only accessible in very safe conditions.

Disclaimer of liability

Walking on routes in alpine terrain requires good physical condition, serious preparation and technical knowledge in mountain sports. The ascent of the routes described is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourismus AG, SAC and the authors assume no liability for the topicality, correctness and completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourismus AG or against the authors are excluded.

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Map

Snowshoe and ski tour map 1: 50000 is available from the Brig and Simplon tourist office.

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