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Turtmann-Unterems

View of the Bishorn Glacier – Turtmann Hut loop from Sänntum

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Switzerland
Valais
Leuk
Turtmann-Unterems

View of the Bishorn Glacier – Turtmann Hut loop from Sänntum

Moderate

4.9

(44)

248

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View of the Bishorn Glacier – Turtmann Hut loop from Sänntum

04:02

10.6km

620m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Parking

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911 m

View of Meidhorn

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The Meidhorn is easy to climb via Chalter Berg.

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2.52 km

From here you have a beautiful view of the Turtmann Valley.

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3

2.74 km

The two reservoirs are located at 2177 meters above sea level. The drain goes to the Turtmänna stream.
Attention the beach of the lake should not be entered. Quicksand !!!!

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4.56 km

Steinmannli Trail

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In front of a fantastic backdrop and with a view of the Turtmann glacier, you will walk past countless Steinmannli, who will show you the safe path.

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5.89 km

View of the Bishorn Glacier

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The glacier flows down from the Bishorn. He has pulled back strongly in recent years. Unfortunately he does it like all other glaciers too.

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5.95 km

Turtmann Hut

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In 1928, the Turtmannhütte was built on a stony grassy ridge at the top of the Turtmann Valley. Here it stands at an altitude of 2,519 meters, making it the …

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7.57 km

The ascent to the Turtmann Hütte via the Panoramaweg is a bit more strenuous - from the Vordere Sänntu it runs a bit steeply through the cooling forest - until …

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10.4 km

Paid hiking car park. The ideal starting point for many beautiful tours.

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10.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.03 km

2.76 km

2.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.69 km

3.10 km

975 m

665 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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