Panoramic view of the Bernese and Valais Alps
The scenic, 2764-meter-high Sidelhorn peak offers, with less effort, a beautiful view of the entire Bernese and Valais Alps, the surrounding mountains and numerous glaciers and lakes. Starting and finishing point – car park at Lake Totensee (Grimselpass).
Hotel Grimsel Hospice
A short stop before the exit at the Hotel Grimsel Hospiz (at the Grimselsee dam).
Grimselsee Dam
A short stop before the ascent at the Grimselsee dam.
Totensee and Grimselpass
Transfer to Lake Totensee where we park at the Hotel Alpenrösli, from here we climb the scenic route to Sidelhorn.
At Sidelhorn
Stop at a small lake.
At Sidelhorn
50 minutes to the top.
At Sidelhorn
Closed cottage Husegghütte (2463 m asl).
At Sidelhorn
Just a little bit … The last section of the road protrudes between the many stone blocks of the northern slope.
Sidelhorn 2764 m asl
At the top. Luxury weather :)
Sidelhorn 2764 m asl
Entry in the top book and a view of the Rhone Gletscher and the Furkapass
Sidelhorn 2764 m asl
Top photo.
Sidelhorn 2764 m asl
The top offers a wonderful panoramic view of the Bernese and Wallis Alps.
Sidelhorn 2764 m asl
Totensee from the top.
Sidelhorn 2764 m asl
Descent down the south side.
Back at Totensee
Deserved snack by the lake.
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