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Turtmann Glacier – Holustei Chapel loop from Gruben

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Turtmann-Unterems

Turtmann Glacier – Holustei Chapel loop from Gruben

Hard

5.0

(3)

26

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Turtmann Glacier – Holustei Chapel loop from Gruben

04:51

13.0km

600m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.23 km for 853 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.35 km

View of the Rhone Valley from Turtmanntal

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

3.20 km

Dammweg Trail

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3

7.38 km

Turtmann Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

On the panorama trail you can see the glacier at the end of the valley from afar

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4

7.83 km

Holustei Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

This is a beautiful resting place to enjoy the view and have a snack break. If the almost 600 vertical meters from the parking lot to the Turtmannhütte are too much for you, you will find a nice alternative here

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5

9.54 km

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

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6

11.3 km

This show dairy with its adjoining organic farm shop offers the finest dairy products, eggs, and other regional products of first-class quality at fair prices.

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7

11.4 km

View of the Turtmann Glacier

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From the Alpe Blüomatt you already have a great view of the impressive Turtmann Glacier.

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8

12.8 km

Gruben

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A picturesque, typically Swiss village at the foot of the Schwarzhorn (2,928 meters). With its old wooden chalets and narrow streets, you'll feel like you've stepped back in time.

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.30 km

3.51 km

2.06 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.65 km

3.72 km

1.39 km

108 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,350 m)

Lowest point (1,820 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

17°C

8°C

95 %

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