Blüemlisalphütte

The Blüemlisalphütte is a mountain hut owned and operated by the Sektion Blüemlisalp of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC), located at approximately 2,840 metres above sea level just above the Hohtürli, the pass between Kandersteg and the Kiental in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. It sits north of the Blüemlisalp glacier and serves as a base for high-alpine tours in the Blüemlisalp group, including ascents of the Blüemlisalphorn (3,664 m), Wyssi Frau (3,650 m) and Morgenhorn (3,627 m). The hut lies on the Via Alpina and the Bärentrek long-distance trails, making it a popular destination for hikers as well as mountaineers. It offers 100 sleeping places and a well-equipped climbing garden below the hut. The hut is typically open until mid-October, depending on the onset of winter, and reservations can be made online. The Blüemlisalphütte is a classic example of the SAC hut network, providing food, shelter and information for alpine sports in the Bernese Oberland. Its history dates back to the 19th century, with the first simple shelter built in 1875, followed by several rebuilds and expansions, and the current structure erected in 1947. The hut is also used for environmental education, as seen in a project analysing the CO2 footprint of SAC hut operations.

The history of the Blüemlisalphütte begins in the 19th century, when a simple overnight shelter known as the "Quartierloch" existed in the Frauenbalm below the Hohtürli. In 1875, the first proper hut was built at this location, offering space for seven mountaineers. In 1894, a new hut was erected on the Hohtürligrat at 2,781 metres above sea level, and through renovations in 1905, 1915 and 1923 it was expanded to 70 places. The present hut was built somewhat higher in 1947. Today, the hut is owned and operated by the Sektion Blüemlisalp of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It continues to serve as a key base for climbers and hikers in the Blüemlisalp region, and has been involved in environmental initiatives such as assessing the CO2 footprint of hut operations.

• 1947

  Present hut built at a higher location.

• 1923

  Expansion to 70 places.

• 1915

  Further renovation and expansion.

• 1905

  Renovation and expansion of the hut.

• 1894

  New hut erected on the Hohtürligrat at 2,781 m above sea level.

• 1875

  First hut built in the Frauenbalm below the Hohtürli, with space for seven mountaineers.

A traditional Swiss Alpine Club mountain hut offering shelter, meals and a base for high-alpine adventures in the Bernese Oberland.

• Overnight stays

  100 sleeping places available for hikers and climbers.

• Meals

  Food and drinks served at the hut.

• Climbing garden

  A well-equipped climbing garden below the hut.

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