Kanderfirn Kandersteg
Mountain Hike
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Bergtour in Kandersteg: Kanderfirn KanderstegVideo: Outdooractive – 3D Flüge
moderate
Distance 13.7 km
6:10 h
886 m
886 m
2,438 m
1,551 m
The chance to see the Kander glacier close up.From Selden in Gasterntal continue into the valley on the marked route as far as Heimritz and carry on to the edge of the glacier.You can only cross the glacier to Mutthorn mountain hut accompanied by a mountain guide or local Alpine guide (danger due to rock crevices).
Duration:Selden - Kanderfirn: 3 hoursSelden - Kanderfirn - Selden: 5 hours
GastronomyBerghotel Steinbock, Berghotel Gasterntal-Selden, Berghaus Heimritz
Best seasonSummer, autumnunsuitable in snow
Caution!Patches of snow still cover the steeper sections and summit!
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
2,438 m
Lowest point
1,551 m
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Selden (1,551 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'622'111E 1'143'749N
DD
46.444717, 7.726380
DMS
46°26'41.0"N 7°43'35.0"E
UTM
32T 402174 5144248
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Destination
Selden
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'622'111E 1'143'749N
DD
46.444717, 7.726380
DMS
46°26'41.0"N 7°43'35.0"E
UTM
32T 402174 5144248
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.7 km
Duration
6:10 h
Ascent
886 m
Descent
886 m
Highest point
2,438 m
Lowest point
1,551 m
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