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Winter hiking ticket Hockenhorngrat
10% cheaper on the Hockenhorngrat
Be enchanted by the breathtaking mountain scenery and set off on the high alpine snowshoe trail to the Lötschenpasshütte or on the easier winter panorama trail. Benefit from a 10% discount on the return journey with the Lauchernalp mountain railway to the Hockenhorngrat in April.
The BLS RegioExpress takes you from Bern or Brig to Goppenstein without changing trains. From there, the PostBus takes you to the Wiler valley station in ten minutes and on to the Hockenhorngrat with the mountain railway.
Snowshoe trail to the Lötschen Pass 7 km / 3 hrs 30 min.
From the mountain station of the Hockenhorngrat ridge, the high-alpine snowshoe tour leads down below the imposing Hockenhorn into an impressive landscape towards the Lötschen Pass. The Lötschenpasshütte refuge sits at an altitude of 2,700 metres and delights visitors with stunning views of the mountain world. It is well worth taking a break in the cosy hut (from 27.12.2025). The ascent back to the Hockenhorngrat at 3,100 metres begins immediately afterwards.
Important Notes: The route leads through high alpine terrain and is only open in good weather. We recommend starting the hike by 10.00 a.m. and leaving the Lötschenpasshütte to return by 1.30 p.m. If you would like to enjoy the untouched nature for longer, an overnight stay at the Lötschenpasshütte refuge is recommended.
Key information
| Hiking trail | Hockenhorngrat–Lötschenpasshütte–Hockenhorngrat |
| Distance | 6 km |
| Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Elevation difference | + 470 m / - 470 m |
| Degree of difficulty | difficult |
| Catering options | The Loetschenpass hut |
| Sights along the way | Hockenhorngrat viewpoint |
Useful information
Winter panorama trail 1 km / 30 minutes
Europe's highest winter hiking trail
The well-groomed trail leads from the mountain station of the glacier railway to a unique vantage point with views of 40 four-thousand-metre peaks. Thanks to the cable car ride, you can easily reach 3100 metres above sea level. The easy winter hiking trail begins behind the mountain station of the glacier cable car and runs parallel to the ski slope downhill to the viewpoint with the new viewing platform. Follow the same route back to the mountain station. Here you take the cable car and then the 3-seater chairlift to Stafel. Now you can walk down to Lauchernalp or take the 6-seater chairlift back to the Lauchernalp mountain station.
Key information
| Hiking trail | Gondola lift Hockenhorngrat circular route |
| Distance | 1 km |
| Duration | 30 Min. |
| Elevation difference | + 32 m / - 32 m |
| Degree of difficulty | easy |
| Sights along the way | Hockenhorngrat viewpoint |
Useful information
Availability Today (Wednesday) open
Lauchernalp-Hockenhorngrat cable car and ski facilities
13 December 2025 to 12 April 2026
Please note the snow conditions and operating times of the mountain railways.
How to get there
- Timetable & tickets Wiler (Lötschen), Talstation
- Timetable cable car & ski lifts
Tips for cheaper public transport to the bottom station of the cable car
Cheaper with train and post bus to Wiler (Lötschen)
Benefit from discounted public transport tickets to Wiler (Lötschen). Check the prices in the online timetable. Or check our saver day pass calendar to see if saver day passes are available for your day of travel. The earlier you decide, the lower the price.
Restaurants & Accommodation
Lötschen Pass Hut (from 27 December 2025)
Stop off at the Lötschen Pass Hut and treat yourself to some culinary delights. From 3 a.m., you can enjoy a delicious breakfast with homemade bread. During the day, you can look forward to regional specialities, homemade cakes and drinks, including Bernese beer and Valais wine. In the evening, a sumptuous menu is served, which can be adapted to special diets or vegetarian requirements.
Would you like to spend an unforgettable night on the Lötschen Pass? Then reserve a place to sleep, because you can also stay overnight at the Lötschen Pass Hut and continue your hike the next day.
Lauchernalp Panorama Restaurant
The Lauchernalp Panorama Restaurant is located directly at the mountain station of the cable car. Here you will find a large selection of Valais specialities and typical Swiss dishes. Cheese slices, Älplermagronen, hamburgers or fine salads as well as freshly baked cakes every day.
