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Lobhorn Trail

Sit back and relax on the terrace of the Sulwald-Stübli and let your gaze wander over the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau as well as the Upper Lauterbrunnen Valley.

Lauterbrunnen Tourismus
CH - 3822 Lauterbrunnen
+41 33 856 85 68
lauterbrunnen.swiss
info@lauterbrunnen.swiss

The cable car ride from Isenfluh up to Sulwald takes about 10 minutes. The trail begins right behind the Sulwald-Stübli. Following the «Sulwald Rundweg» sign, the trail at first follows a wide road until it branches off to the right and begins the ascent. After an initial leisurely ascent, the Sulwald forest loop splits off from the Lobhorn Trail, which now continues straight on. Below the Chüematta cliffs of the Schärihubel, the trail goes through a hollow to the east that winds uphill to the Lobhorn hut (1'954 m). After an approximately 2-km-long marked ascent to the Lobhorn hut, a magnificent view of the Jungfrau Region opens up over the Lauterbrunnen Valley in the canton of Berne.

The Lobhornhütte is only guarded from 6 - 16 February 2020 on Saturday and Sunday.

Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.85km
Duration
2 hours, 04 minutes
Ascent
440 vm
Descent
440 vm
Starting Point
Sulwald
Ending Point
Sulwald
Top public transport friendly Scenic Tour route clearArea forest

Details

Difficulty
Moderate
Condition
Experience
Landscape
Altitude
1954m1520m
Recommended season
  • jan
  • feb
  • mar
  • apr
  • may
  • jun
  • jul
  • aug
  • sep
  • oct
  • nov
  • dec

Author Tips

From Sulwald there is also a toboggan run down to Isenfluh. Sledges can be rented at the valley station. This allows you to combine a snowshoe tour with a fun descent.

Equipment

  • Snowshoes
  • Telescopic poles
  • Maps
  • Sun cream & lip protection
  • Snacks & drinks
  • If available: altimeter, compass

Safety Guidelines

The Lobhorn Trail should only be done in good snow conditions or with sufficient knowledge.

Further important tips:

  • Plan enough time, take regular breaks
  • Do not take unnecessary risks and always monitor the weather
  • Always stay on the signposted route, avoid shortcuts
  • Do not disturb wild animals and avoid them as far as possible
  • If possible leave dogs at home or keep them on a leash
  • Take only memories and leave only your trace

More information and links

Directions

Starting Point

Sulwald

Koordinates :

Geographic 46.623538 N 7.888137 E

Ending Point

Sulwald

Step by Step Directions

From Isenfluh with the cable car to Sulwald
Sulwald - Stutz - Gruebi - Orthalti - Lobhorn hut

Getting There

Public transport

Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, Intercity trains run directly from Basel and Lucerne to the Jungfrau Region. Travellers from Zurich have to change in Berne. The trains run every half hour.
The post bus takes guests from Lauterbrunnen train station to Isenfluh in about 15 minutes.

Getting there

By car from Basel/Zurich/Geneva via Bern or Lucerne/Brünigpass. This is open summer and winter. From the south, the journey leads via the Grimsel or Susten Pass (only in summer) or Simplon Pass and then the Lötschberg car transport into the region.

Lauterbrunnen
From Interlaken and Wilderswil follow the main road to Lauterbrunnen.

Google route planner

Isenfluh
From Interlaken and Wilderswil follow the main road to Lauterbrunnen, about 2 km after Zweilütschinen turn right at the signpost and drive along a winding road to Isenfluh.

Google route planner

Parking

Lauterbrunnen
Lauterbrunnen multi-storey car park or the uncovered car park at the Schilthorn cable car in Stechelberg. The Lauterbrunnen multi-storey car park can be reserved online.

Isenfluh
It has a public parking lot with parking meter and a private parking lot near the cable car. In the case of private parking, the parking fee must be easily deposited in the owner's mailbox. If both places are occupied, there is another parking place on the other side of the village.

Lobhorn Trail

Lauterbrunnen Tourismus
CH - 3822 Lauterbrunnen
+41 33 856 85 68
lauterbrunnen.swiss
info@lauterbrunnen.swiss

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