Glacier lake hike Längfluh
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Intermediate
30 minutes
1300m
Loop
+49m
-49m
Description
This short circular trail at almost 3,000 m above sea level offers pure high-alpine mountain and glacier feeling.
The circular trail starts at the Längfluh mountain station and goes up to the first hill next to the Steinhaus and the breathtaking view of the Saas-Fee glacier. After the little lift house, the ropes of the lifts are crossed underneath. The stone men lead to the rocky strip and the glacier lakes, which have formed due to the retreat of the glacier.
These lakes invite you to stay a while. The highest mountains in Switzerland are reflected in the water, rising almost endlessly into the air on the left. The view stretches north to the Fletschorn, Laggin and Weissmies peaks. Besides the other guests, you only hear the wind from the glacier, otherwise silence. The power of the mountains and the glacier ice can be felt everywhere.
At the end of the circular trail, you return to the mountain station.
Transport
Saas-Fee/Saastal can easily be reached by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. You can reach us via Bern via the Lötschberg car transport from the north. You come over the Furka Pass or the Furka car transport from the east. From the south, you can reach us via the Simplon Pass or Simplon car transport, and from the west, you drive via Lausanne along the Rhône valley to Visp and towards Saas-Fee. From Visp, drive south in the direction of Saas-Fee. At the "Killerhof" roundabout after Stalden, take the second exit towards Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, turn right after the church in the direction of Saas-Fee.