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From Ausserberg (Normal route) Baltschiederklause SAC 2783 m

  • Difficulty
    T2
  • Ascent
    7 h, 1900 m
  • Descent
    40 m

Einer der längsten Hüttenzustiege in den Berner Alpen

Very long, but interesting and varied approach through all the vegetation zones; from the near-Mediterranean climate of the south ramp near Ausserberg to the glacier forelands of the high mountains.

Route description

Ausserberg - Choruderri
From the Ausserberg train station (931m), follow the road through the village and on to Choruderi.
Choruderri - Hohbitzu
Branch off right from the hairpin bend and follow the Niwärch water pipe on an exposed path into the Baltschiedertal (valley). At Ze Steinu you reach the Baltschiederbach (stream, and valley floor) Continue via Eiiltini, cross to the right (E) side of the valley and on to Chiemattu. From here the path rises more steeply eastward (300 m height gain) before crossing the Baltschiederbach at P. 1943. Continue via Martischipfa and Hohbitzu to P. 2276.
Hohbitzu - Baltschiederklause SAC
Soon after, the path drops slightly to cross the Baltschiederbach (again) via a temporary footbridge. After a flat section, climb steeply over the SW slope, then along an old lateral moraine of the Innre Baltschieder glacier, before finishing left (west) to the hut.
Variant: through the tunnel
Instead of following the Niwärch water pipe, follow the road past eh first hairpin bend, then turn directly into the long tunnel (headlamp required!). A shorter and cooler approach.

Additional information

Departure point

Ausserberg, Bahnhof (931 m)

Time

Access by car to Chorruderi with a permit (machine at the village exit) or by Alpentaxi Zerzuben Visp (+41 27 948 04 80). Just under 1 hr time saving.

Waypoints

Choruderri (1264 m)

Alternativer Ausgangspunkt mit Alpentaxi/PW.

Author

Bernhard Senn

Bernhard Senn is a physiotherapist specializing in workplace ergonomics and workplace health promotion. Bernhard has been an SAC author since 2013 and will often be found 'out and about' in the mountains; whether with rock gear, skis, mountain bike or paraglider.

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