Snowshoe Hike Small Lobhorn 2519M
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Snowshoe hike small Lobhorn 2519m
The programme:
Day 1 Climb via Sulwald to Lobhorn hut at 1955 metres We reach the small, remote village of Isenfluh located high above Lauterbrunnen by bus (public transport). From here we continue to the hamlet of Sulwald in the small cable car. This is where we put on our snowshoes! At a leisurely pace we start the ascent through the woods towards the Lobhorn hut. In the afternoon we’ll also climb the Schärlihubel and enjoy the wonderful views.
Day 2 The Lobhörner are our goal! The Lobhörner can be seen from a long way off, and you can see a long way from the Lobhörner… The view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau triumvirate is an absolute hit! After breakfast we’ll cross ridges and vales in our ascent to the mighty Lobhörner and walk around rock pillars should the conditions permit. We climb the small Lobhorn 2519m. The descent takes us as far as Isenflueh.
What you need to know…
Meeting point: Our mountain guide will meet you at 8:50 am at the post bus stop in Isenfluh.
Your journey: Purchase a return ticket from your place of residence to Isenfluh and back. Those arriving by car, leave the car in Lauterbrunnen and take the post bus to Isenfluh.
Requirements: Day 1 Day 2 700m elevation gain 650m elevation gain 250m elevation loss 1500m elevation loss 4.5 kilometres 8.5 kilometres Walking time: around 3-4 hours Walking time: around 6-7 hours
Ability level: medium
You have done a few snowshoe hikes in the past and now you seek to do a 2- day tour with overnight stay in a mountain hut. You like to move and to be outside in nature and weather. Hiking for 4-5 hrs with a backpack on is no problem for you – this compares to a good day hike in summer.
Equipment: See equipment list in the appendix. In our Outdoorshop, we sell technical equipment, mountaineering clothing, shoes and backpacks. You can also rent the technical equipment, just let us know.
Decision: 1-2 days before the tour, we check different weather forecasts and the conditions to decide whether we can start the tour. The day before the tour, we call you to let you know the last information.
Hut: Please be aware that we stay at a mountain hut. Depending on the season, there might not be any tap water. Also, in most huts you will not be able to charge any devices. Please let us know if you are a vegetarian or have other food allergies to make sure we can inform the hut.
Last information: The day before the tour, we call you to let you know the name of the mountain guide as well as his/her mobile phone number. Please only use it in emergencies, for example if you missed the train. For all other questions, please contact our office in Grindelwald: +41 (0)33 854 12 80 or [email protected]
Price per person: CHF 460.00 4-6 participants per mountain guide
What you benefit from:
Inclusive: Guiding by a licenced mountain guide His/her expenses 1 night in bunk room with half-board Tea for the next day
Not inclusive: Your expenses Snacks Rental equipment Possible expenses for a taxi (costs of the guide have to be paid by the guest)
Safety: All our courses are conducted by licenced IFMGA mountain guides. For a continuous high standard, regular training and further education are compulsory. This way we can guarantee the best possible security measures. grindelwaldSPORTS has been certified over the last couple of years with the „Safety Label in Adventures“. Our security and emergency concepts are annually examined by this organization.
General terms of contract: Please read the general terms of contract.
We help you to prepare:
Clothing: Choose functional clothing that is water resistant, comfortable and breathable. We suggest the several layer principle for best adaption in fluctuating temperatures. Our experts in the Outdoorshop are happy to help.
Footwear: In the equipment list in the appendix, you see what kind of footwear you need for this tour. If you have bought new boots, we suggest you try them out on an easy hike before undertaking a tour.
Lunch: A little lunch per day should be enough – some bars, a sandwich, dried fruit, nuts, … We recommend to drink a lot the evening before and in the morning. It helps to handle the altitude.
Packing a backpack: Do not pack too much. In the equipment list in the appendix you see the size of backpack we recommend. Do not forget, you need to carry everything by yourself.
Any questions: That is what we are here for. Do not hesitate to conact us, either by phone on +41 (0)33 854 12 80, by e-mail ([email protected]) or on spot at our Outdoorshop at Dorfstrasse 103 in Grindelwald.
The necessary equipment for this tour is marked with a .
Equipment list
Listed below is the equipment we suggest bringing. Use it as a checklist to make sure you do not forget anything. Of course, you can always add to the list but remember everything you pack must also be carried ;-)
Backpack Backpack 20-25l Backpack 30-35l Backpack 25-30l Backpack 35+l
Clothing Warm, functional clothing Sun hat Windbreaker or GTX-jacket Gloves (ideal 1 thin pair 1 thick pair) Light windbreaker pants or GTX-pants Beanie or headband Mountaineering or hiking pants Extra underwear and extra socks Ski pants Thermo underwear short/long
Footwear Crampon proof mountaineering boots Hiking boots Ski touring boots/snowboard boots Solid and warm winter boots
The basics Sun glasses (category 3 or 4) Sunscreen lotion and lipstick (min. factor 30, better 50) Thermos flask, drinking bottle SAC/DAV permit (if holder) Silk sleeping bag Halbtaxabo/GA (if holder) Headlamp Maybe earplugs Toiletries Maybe camera and binoculars Identity card
Technical equipment Harness Ski touring skis with skins and tele crampons Crampons with anti-snow plates Ski poles, even better adjustable poles Ice axe Robust snowshoes with crampons Helmet LVS (avalanche beacon device) Descender with locking carabiner Avalanche probe Sling 120cm 1 piece Avalanche shovel Ice axe for steep ice fall climbing maybe avalanche airbag Ice screw maybe ski helmet locking carabiner 1 piece maybe gaitors