Elsighorn Trail - Elsigenalp (signposted)

8.40 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Snowshoeing
  • 5:00 h
  • 8.40 km
  • 500 m
  • 500 m
  • 1,797 m
  • 2,286 m
  • 489 m
  • Start: Elsigenalp cable car mountain station
  • Destination: Elsigenalp cable car mountain station

Snowshoers will find two differently difficult, continuously signposted snowshoe trails on the Elsigenalp. Both snowshoe trails lead from the aerial cableway first via Undere Elsige towards Elsigseeli. After a first ascent, there is a magnificent view of the center of Elsigenalp with its ski facilities. After a slight climb, you reach Obere Elsige with the Elsig hut, the turning point of the easier Elsige trail. The more strenuous route to Elsighorn now continues ascending along the ski slope and later somewhat flatter over to Homatti. The last ascent is steep and extends all the way to Elsighorn. Once at the top, you are rewarded with a great view. The return to the aerial cableway is on the same route in both cases.

Berner Wanderwege
Berner Wanderwege

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Undere Elsige - Obere Elsige - Homatti - Elsighorn - Homatti - Obere Elsige - Undere Elsige

Equipment

We recommend the following equipment: snowshoes, sturdy and waterproof mountain boots, light to medium backpack, cold protection, sun protection, trekking poles, pocket first aid kit, snacks, tea in a thermos bottle, mobile phone.

Directions & Parking facilities

By car via Frutigen - Achsteten to Elsigbach
Parking spaces at the Elsigbach valley station

By train from Bern towards Brig to Frutigen. From Frutigen by bus to Elsigbach valley station.

Additional information

Bern Hiking Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-mail: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch

License (master data)

Safety guidelines

This route is signposted as a snowshoe trail but is not specially prepared.

Map

Swisstopo national map 1247 Adelboden 1:25,000, order at: https://www.wanderplaner.ch/sommer/web-shop/

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Address

Elsighorn Trail - Elsigenalp (signposted)
Frutigen