Guided Snowshoeing Weekend with Night at Lobhornhütte (Berner Oberland)
Join us for a two-day snowshoeing adventure in the heart of the Berner Oberland! We’ll hike from Sulwald up to the cozy Lobhornhütte and spend the night surrounded by snowy peaks. The next day, we’ll summit Gälbe Schopf and enjoy stunning views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau before heading back. A true winter escape with great company and mountain vibes!
This trip is led by Céline Kahn, international mountain leader.
Saturday - Lobhornhütte 1955m
We meet at Isenfluh (Luftseilbahn) just before 11:00 and take the cable car together to Sulwald. From there, we hike through the forest and all the way up to Lobhornhütte, and spend some time training with the avalanche equipment for those who need an introduction or a refresher. Dinner and night at Lobhornhütte.
Technical information
3h walking - 450m ascent
Sunday - Gälbe Schopf 2200m
Breakfast at Lobhornhütte and hike up to our summit, the Gälbe Schopf, this time off-trail. The summit offers amazing views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. After enjoying the views, we hike back down to Sulwald, where you can decide if you want to take the cable car back down, or rent a sled and sled to Isenfluh!
Technical information
4.5h walking - 250m ascent - 700m descent
Please note that the program may change according to the conditions.
Requirements
To join this event, you need to be a fit hiker. No previous snowshoeing experience is needed.
If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you the following:
- Saturday: Zurich HB 08:02 - 10:47 Isenfluh (Luftseilbahn) (via Bern, Interlaken Ost and Lauterbrunnen)
- Sunday: Isenfluh (Luftseilbahn) 15:13 - 17:58 Zurich HB (via Lauterbrunnen and Interlaken Ost) - depending on the time the event finishes
If you are traveling by car, you can park at Isenfluh (Luftseilbahn).
What you need to bring
Day clothing essentials:
- Winter hiking boots
- Base layers
- Hiking or skiing trousers
- Fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Warm hat
- Buff
- Thin gloves
- Thick gloves
Night essentials:
- Sleeping bag liner
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Ear plugs
Technical gear:
- Hiking backpack (30-40L)
- Waterproof backpack cover
- Waterproof inner bags or bin bags
- Snowshoes and poles: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
- Avalanche set: transceiver, probe and shovel: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
F&B:
- Water
- Thermal bottle for tea
- Snacks
- Packed lunches for 2 days
Pharmacy:
- Sunscreen and lip protector
- Plasters and basic medicine
Equipment rental
You have the possibility to rent the following equipment, directly from the guide:
- Snowshoes and poles: CHF 30
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe: CHF 50
You will receive an email with a form to fill in a few days before the event, where you can inform us about which items you’d like to rent. These can be paid by cash or Twint on the event day.
The price for this event is CHF 300.
Included in price
- 2 days of guided snowshoeing with an international mountain leader, in a small group
- Basic avalanche training to make sure everyone knows how to use the equipment
- 1 night of accommodation at Lobhornhütte (shared room)
- Dinner on Saturday
- Breakfast on Sunday
Not included in price
- Transport to/from Isenfluh
- Cable car to Sulwald (CHF 16 for round trip)
- Packed lunches
- Drinks & snacks
Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).
Group size
Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants
Terms and conditions
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
Saturday - Lobhornhütte 1955m
We meet at Isenfluh (Luftseilbahn) just before 11:00 and take the cable car together to Sulwald. From there, we hike through the forest and all the way up to Lobhornhütte, and spend some time training with the avalanche equipment for those who need an introduction or a refresher. Dinner and night at Lobhornhütte.
Technical information
3h walking - 450m ascent
Sunday - Gälbe Schopf 2200m
Breakfast at Lobhornhütte and hike up to our summit, the Gälbe Schopf, this time off-trail. The summit offers amazing views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. After enjoying the views, we hike back down to Sulwald, where you can decide if you want to take the cable car back down, or rent a sled and sled to Isenfluh!
Technical information
4.5h walking - 250m ascent - 700m descent
Please note that the program may change according to the conditions.
Requirements
To join this event, you need to be a fit hiker. No previous snowshoeing experience is needed.
If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you the following:
- Saturday: Zurich HB 08:02 - 10:47 Isenfluh (Luftseilbahn) (via Bern, Interlaken Ost and Lauterbrunnen)
- Sunday: Isenfluh (Luftseilbahn) 15:13 - 17:58 Zurich HB (via Lauterbrunnen and Interlaken Ost) - depending on the time the event finishes
If you are traveling by car, you can park at Isenfluh (Luftseilbahn).
What you need to bring
Day clothing essentials:
- Winter hiking boots
- Base layers
- Hiking or skiing trousers
- Fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Warm hat
- Buff
- Thin gloves
- Thick gloves
Night essentials:
- Sleeping bag liner
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Ear plugs
Technical gear:
- Hiking backpack (30-40L)
- Waterproof backpack cover
- Waterproof inner bags or bin bags
- Snowshoes and poles: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
- Avalanche set: transceiver, probe and shovel: can be rented out - see "Equipment rental"
F&B:
- Water
- Thermal bottle for tea
- Snacks
- Packed lunches for 2 days
Pharmacy:
- Sunscreen and lip protector
- Plasters and basic medicine
Equipment rental
You have the possibility to rent the following equipment, directly from the guide:
- Snowshoes and poles: CHF 30
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe: CHF 50
You will receive an email with a form to fill in a few days before the event, where you can inform us about which items you’d like to rent. These can be paid by cash or Twint on the event day.
The price for this event is CHF 300.
Included in price
- 2 days of guided snowshoeing with an international mountain leader, in a small group
- Basic avalanche training to make sure everyone knows how to use the equipment
- 1 night of accommodation at Lobhornhütte (shared room)
- Dinner on Saturday
- Breakfast on Sunday
Not included in price
- Transport to/from Isenfluh
- Cable car to Sulwald (CHF 16 for round trip)
- Packed lunches
- Drinks & snacks
Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).
Group size
Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants
Terms and conditions
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
