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From Lenk via Färiche and Iffigenalp (Normal route) Wildstrubelhütte SAC 2793 m

  • Difficulty
    T2
  • Ascent
    6 h, 1800 m

Normal approach to Wildstrubelhütte

Most frequently used route to the Wildstrubelhütte. From Lenk it's a long way. A bus service runs to Iffigenalp, otherwise you can drive up with your own car (warning - timed one-way traffic). Starting at Iffigenalp shortens the ascent by almost half.

Route description

Lenk - Iffigenalp
From Lenk train station, follow the road to the Lenkersee and continue to Ey (P. 1078). Cross the bridge and turn right to follow the well-marked hiking trail via Teufebode, Färiche and Langersite to the Iffigfal (waterfall). Oovercome the steep step to the right (W) of the waterfall, the follow the road, or footpath beside it, along to Iffigenalp. In the summer season, this section can be covered by bus or car, shortening the ascent by half.
Iffigenalp - Wildstrubelhütte
From Iffigenalp (1584 m) ascend the mountain path to the steep step above the Geissräbel where meet the Rawilsaumweg (path), which has been blasted out of the rock, pass the Blattihütte (and hube)l to reach Stiereläger P. 2278, then take the path signposted Rawilseeleni. From P. 2554 south of the lake, the mountain path takes a final short, steep valley up to the Wildstrubelhütte.

Additional information

Departure point

Lenk im Simmental (1068 m)

Endbahnhof der MOB-Linie Zweisimmen – Lenk i.S.

Time

If you start by Iffigenalp (bus in the summer season), the ascent is shortened by 2½ hours.

Waypoints

Iffigenalp (1584 m)

Start point for the shortest approach.

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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