The most beautiful SAC huts in the Bernese Oberland and Valais
Discover the most beautiful SAC huts in the BLS region, which you can easily reach by public transport.
For anyone planning a multi-day hike or simply wanting to spend a night in the mountains, the SAC huts in the BLS region are an excellent choice. Here are some of the most beautiful in the Bernese Oberland and Valais, which are also perfect for traveling to by public transport.
Blüemlisalp hut
challenging hike
One of the best-known SAC huts in the Bernese Oberland is the Blüemlisalp hut. Located between Oeschinensee and Kiental at 2834 meters, this hut offers a breathtaking view of the Blüemlisalphorn and Lake Thun.
- Suggested route Arrival: Take the train to Kandersteg, then the gondola lift to Oeschinensee. Start hike via Läger - Bärglialmen - Blüemlisalphütte
- Suggested route Return journey: Blüemlisalphütte - Griesalp, from there by post bus back to Reichenbach i.K.
Gspaltenhorn hut
challenging hike
This lesser-known but beautiful hut lies at the very back of the Kiental at 2455 m. The Gspaltenhorn hut can accommodate up to 60 people. The hut is an excellent starting point for alpine tours.
- Suggested route Arrival: By train to Reichenbach i.K. - post bus to Griesalp - Steinenberg - Bürgli - Gamchi - Gspaltenhornhütte
- Suggested return route: Gspaltenhornhütte - Oberloch - Bundläger - Oberi Bundalp - Ab Underi Bundalp - Griesalp, then take the Postbus back to Reichenbach i.K. and return by train.
Lämmeren hut
moderately difficult hike
The Lämmeren hut is situated at an impressive altitude above the Gemmi Pass, on the eastern edge of the Wildstrubel massif. Surrounded by majestic rock faces, the hut offers an open view of the Balmhorn, Altels and the Bietschhorn. It is a family-friendly starting point for hikes to Leukerbad, Kandersteg and Adelboden as well as for climbing and high-altitude tours in summer and winter. Stone deer can often be seen near the hut or along the way.
- Suggested route Arrival: By train to Kandersteg, by cable car to Sunnbüel - Spittelmatte - Daubensee - Lämmerenhütte
- Suggested return route: Lämmerenhütte - Schmitten - Platten - Gemmi, take the Gemmi cable car to Leukerbad, continue by bus to Leuk and return by train
Lötschenpass hut
challenging hike
This historic SAC hut is located on the Lötschen Pass between the Bernese Oberland and Valais. It is ideal for groups, couples and individuals who want to explore the pass between Kandersteg and the Lötschen Valley.
- Suggested route Arrival: By train to Kandersteg, then by bus to Selden, Gasthaus Steinbock (Gasterntal). Start hike via Gfelalp - Balme - Lötschenpass hut
- Suggested return route: Lötschenpasshütte - Lauchernalp, by cable car to Wiler (Lötschen), by bus to Goppenstein. Return by train from Goppenstein.
