Glacier path Länta

Medium

6.4 km

3:00 h

289 mhd

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Blick Richtung Rheinwaldhorn; Foto: Hubert Hodel

Fascinating alpine hike into the heart of the Adula massif with lots of information about our glaciers.

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Highest Point 2355 m

Lowest Point 2066 m

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Start

Länta Hut SAC in the Valsertal / Läntatal

Destination

Länta Hut SAC in the Valsertal / Läntatal

Coordinates

46.543198, 9.042989

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Description

The Länta Glacier, as the fourth largest glacier of the Adula Alps, shows itself in its entire alpine diversity. Finger-wide crevices, glacier tables, meandering meltwater channels, and a steep ice front in the upper glacier section.

Hidden Gem

Overnight stay at the Länta Hut SAC, and then enjoy the excellent dinner completely relaxed. The next morning, set out early on the glacier path. Registration at the Länta Hut SAC is required.

Safety Note

Difficulty T4, marked white-blue-white. Caution: Walking on the ice is not recommended, as there may be cavities, crevices, and meltwater channels beneath the ice. For safety reasons, keep away from the steep lateral moraines and the rock outcrop to the upper glacier section. Danger from falling stones and ice!

Equipment

Solid, rainproof, warm clothing. Robust mountain or trekking shoes. Gloves, hat, sun protection. Hiking poles, food and drinks from the backpack, emergency first aid kit, topographic map, altimeter, compass, mobile phone, flashlight.

Directions

Attention: The glacier path starts at the Länta Hut SAC. It takes about 3 hours on foot from Zerfreila to the Länta Hut. Circular route starting at the Länta Hut SAC. The path runs as a circular route on both sides of the Valser Rhine up to the immediate ice edge. The path leads from initially alpine meadow terrain through stony moraines up to the ice edge of the Länta Glacier. On the other side of the stream, it goes back to the Länta Hut SAC.

Directions

Public Transport

By post bus or private car to Zerfreila.

Attention: The glacier path starts at the Länta Hut SAC. It takes about 3 hours on foot from Zerfreila to the Länta Hut.

Travel Information

From Chur via Ilanz to Vals. By post bus or private car. From Vals onward to Zerfreila, also by post bus or private car. Attention: The glacier path starts at the Länta Hut SAC. It takes about 3 hours on foot from Zerfreila to the Länta Hut.

Parking

Parking lot in front of the Zerfreila restaurant. Or parking lot at the Zerfreila chapel (limited number of parking spaces).

Waypoints

Restaurant Vals

Länta Hütte SAC

Located 2090 meters above sea level in valsertal between Läntagletscher and Lampertschalp. The hut has been completely renovated after the rock fall in 2019.

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