Bernese Oberland Day 4: Finsteraarhorn hut to Konkordia hut

Bernese Oberland

Conquer an isolated peak in a day, a real leg burner!

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
17 km
Ascent
1.6 km
Descent
1.8 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
2.7 km
High Point
3.8 km
Gradient
35˚
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Bernese Oberland Day 4: Finsteraarhorn hut to Konkordia hut Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done between March and May. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 3.8 km, the route covers 17 km, 1637 vertical metres of ascent and 1821 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

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Description

Today you ascend the Trugberg (3880m), an isolated, island-like peak, completely surrounded by glaciers. Ascend via the Ewigschneefeld ice fall to the east, and return again to the Konkordia hut.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Best time to visit

between March and May

Features

  • Ski Safari

Equipment required

  • Skins

Similar routes nearby

9.4 km away

Bernese Oberland 4000m Peak Tour: The Aletschhorn

Bernese Oberland 4000m Peak Tour: The Aletschhorn

Day 5: The easiest, though not easy, route to one of the remotest and most coveted 4000m peaks in the Alps. NOTE: THE MITTELALETSCHBIWAK IS NOW A RUIN. It was destroyed by an avalanche in 2019.

Severe Ski Touring

Distance
19 km
Ascent
1.6 km
Descent
2.6 km
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