Schreckhorn Hut
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Schreckhorn Hut Schreckhornhütte (de)
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| General | |
| Elevation | 2,529 m8,297.244 ft 1.571 miles |
| Type | SAC-CAS |
| Location | Berne, Berne" of the query was not understood.
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| Range | Bernese Alps |
| Massif | Schreckhorn Group |
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| Coordinates | |
| DMS Coor. | 46°34´54"N, 8°5´56"E |
| Swiss Coor. | 650600 / 159150 |
| Links | Topographic Detail |
| Nearby Features | |
| Alte Strahlegg, Groächta, Klein Fiescherhorn, Klein Schreckhorn, Lauteraarhorn, Lauteraarsattel, Mättenberg, Nässihorn, Obere Buggel, Pfaffestecki, Schreckhorn, Schreckhorn Group, Schrecksattel, Strahlegghorn, Strahleggpass | |
| Alpinist's Info | |
| Base(s) | Grindelwald |
| Summit(s) | Agassizhorn, Finsteraarhorn, Klein Nässihorn, Kleines Schreckhorn, Lauteraarhorn, Nässihorn, Oberaarhorn, Pfaffenstöckli, Schreckhorn, Strahlegghorn, Studerhorn |
| Topo. Map | SLK 1229: Grindelwald |
| Approach Difficulty |  F
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| Hut Info | |
| Places | 90 |
| Guarded | 15 Jun. - 30 Sept. |
| Catering | Drinks and Food |
| Tel. | 0041 (0)33 855 10 25 (hut) 0041 (0)33 853 33 74 (warden) |
| Website | www.vs-wallis.ch/bern/huetverz/schreckhorn.html |
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[edit] General information
The Schreckhorn Hut (German: Schreckhornhütte) is located in the Bernese Alps at the Unterer Grindelwaldgletscher, 7 km south-east of Grindelwald. The hut has a located at 2,530 m and belongs to the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Section Basel. The hut provides impressive views on the Schreckhorn, Lauteraarhorn and Finsteraarhorn.
The hut stands relatively isolated in a lonesome area. The way to the hut is long and the route possibilities are difficult so you will find not too much climbers there. But the climbers you meet there should be experienced.
The hut warden is Hans Balmer (Chalet Bänisegg, 3818 Grindelwald; Tel: 0041 (0)33 853 33 74)
[edit] History
The hut was built in 1980/1981 as a replacement of the Strahlegg hut which was damaged by an avalanche in 1977/1978.
[edit] Accomodation
90 places, 57 in winter room
[edit] Approach routes
- From Grindelwald: mountain station Pfingstegg (1.392 m) - Bäregg - Stieregg - Rots Gufer - Schreckhorn Hut (5.5h from Grindelwald; 4.5h from Pfingstegg)
- Follow the white-blue-white marks
- Alpine route for which you need experience (ladders & chains)
- Descend from Station Eismeer: Fiescher Glacier - Zassenberg - Obers Ischmeer (4h)
- Not recommended
- Glacier walk
[edit] Ascents
- Schreckhorn (4078m): 7h
- Lauteraarhorn (4042m): 7h
- Kleines Schreckhorn (3494m): 5h
- Strahlegghorn
- Pfaffenstöckli
- Studerhorn
- Oberaarhorn
- Agassizhorn
- Finsteraarhorn: better from Aar Bivouac
- Nässihorn (3741m): 4.5h
- Klein Nässihorn (3680m): 4.5h
[edit] Crossings
- Strahleggpass - Aar Bivouac - Lauteraar Hut - Grimsel Pass (4h to Aar Bivouac, 8h to Lauteraar Hut)
- Finsteraarjoch - Aar Bivouac - Lauteraar Hut - Grimsel Pass (4h to Aar Bivouac, 8h to Lauteraar Hut)
- Finsteraarjoch - Agassizjoch - Finsteraarhorn Hut
- Gwächtenhorn - Glecksteinhütte (6h)
- Zäsenberg - Mittellegi Hut or Station Eismeer / Jungfraubahn (7h to Mittellegi Hut)
