Lämmerenhütte

The Lämmerenhütte is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC), Section Angenstein, located in the canton of Valais in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland. It sits at 2,503 metres above sea level on the eastern side of the Wildstrubel massif, above the Lämmerenalp and the village of Leukerbad. The hut is a starting point for hiking, high-alpine tours and ski tours, and it is staffed in both winter and summer. It is one of the most popular SAC huts, visited by around 7,500 alpinists each year. The history of the Lämmerenhütte begins in 1949, when the SAC Section Angenstein purchased an old military barracks at the foot of the Lämmerenhorn for the symbolic price of one Swiss franc. In 1971 the dilapidated shelter was replaced by a new building. On 15 February 1990, the second Lämmerenhütte was destroyed by a dust avalanche. Reconstruction began immediately, but for safety reasons it could not be justified at the same location. On 6 September 1992, the third Lämmerenhütte was opened at its present site. The popular SAC hut was last modernised and expanded in 2016, and the hut reopened in February 2017 with sleeping places for 96 people. The hut is easily reached thanks to the Gemmi cable car from Leukerbad to the Gemmipass (2,268 m), making it suitable for families. It serves as a base for walks toward Leukerbad, Kandersteg and Adelboden, and there are various climbing opportunities in the immediate vicinity. Nearby landmarks include the Lämmerensee to the east, the Lämmerenhorn to the north, and the Wildstrubel (3,244 m) and Wildstrubelgletscher to the west. The Daubenhorn and Schwarzhorn lie to the south, while the Balmhorn/Altels and Bietschhorn can be seen to the northeast. Access routes include the normal route from Gemmipass via Lämmerenboden in 2 hours (T2), from Leukerbad in 4 hours (T2), from Kandersteg in 6½ hours (T2), and from Adelboden-Engstligenalp in 4 hours. The hut also serves as a base for summit tours to the Daubenhorn (2,942 m), Schwarzhorn (3,105 m), Schneehorn (3,180 m), Steghorn (3,147 m) and the Wildstrubel group (3,244 m).

The Lämmerenhütte is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC), Section Angenstein, in the canton of Valais in the Bernese Alps. Its history began in 1949, when the SAC Section Angenstein bought an old military barracks at the foot of the Lämmerenhorn for a symbolic price of one Swiss franc. In 1971, the dilapidated shelter was replaced by a new building. On 15 February 1990, the second Lämmerenhütte was destroyed by a dust avalanche. Reconstruction was undertaken immediately, but for safety reasons it could not be justified at the same location. On 6 September 1992, the third Lämmerenhütte was put into operation at its present site. The popular SAC hut was last modernised and expanded in 2016, and the hut reopened in February 2017 with 96 sleeping places. The hut is staffed in both winter and summer and is visited by around 7,500 alpinists each year.

• 2017

  The hut reopens in February with 96 sleeping places.

• 2016

  The hut is modernised and expanded.

• 1992

  On 6 September, the third Lämmerenhütte is opened at its present site.

• 1990

  On 15 February, the second Lämmerenhütte is destroyed by a dust avalanche.

• 1971

  The dilapidated shelter is replaced by a new building.

• 1949

  SAC Section Angenstein buys an old military barracks at the foot of the Lämmerenhorn for one Swiss franc.

A popular, family-accessible Swiss Alpine Club mountain hut serving hikers, climbers and ski tourers in the Bernese Alps.

• Mountain hut accommodation

• Dormitory beds (96 places)

• Meals for hikers and climbers

• Ski touring base

1. 1Lämmerenhüttede.wikipedia.org
2. 2Lämmerenhüttewikidata.org
3. 3Lämmerenhütte SAClaemmerenhuette.ch