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Ärlenlücke

Less frequented ski tour to Ärlenlücke from Handeck

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
21 km
Ascent
1.8 km
Descent
1.8 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.3 km
High Point
3 km
Gradient
25˚
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A less frequented tour (more people go to neighbouring Golegghorn) in Berner Oberland going to Ärlenlücke from Handeck. Possibility to sleep at Gruebenhütte above Gruebensee and combine with some other tours in the area. When snow conditions allow, it is possible to ski down a central culoir (see photo)

Photo from Ärlenlücke
Photo from Ärlenlücke
Photo from Ärlenlücke
Central culoir descent
Central culoir descent
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Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Single Descent

Equipment required

  • Skins