Gletscherpfad 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 Valsertal / Läntatal

Destination

Länta Hut SAC in Valsertal / Läntatal

Coordinates

46.543198, 9.042989

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Description

As the fourth largest glacier in the Adula Alps, the Läntag Glacier is reflected in all its alpine diversity. Finger-wide crevices, glacier tables, meandering meltwater streams and a steep ice front in the upper part of the glacier.

Geheimtipp

Overnight in the Länta Hut SAC, and then relax and enjoy the excellent dinner. The next morning, walk the glacier path early. Registration Länta Hütte SAC required.

Sicherheitshinweis

Difficulty T4, marking white-blue-white. Caution: Entering the ice is not recommended, there may be cavities, crevices and meltwater streams under the ice. Please keep away from the steep side moraines and the rock upsurge to the upper part of the glacier for safety reasons. Stone and ice strike!

Ausrüstung

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

Directions

Attention: The glacier trail starts at the Länta Hut SAC. From Zerfreila to Länta Hut you need about 3 hours walking time. Tour that starts at the Länta Hut SAC. The path leads as a round trip on both sides of the Vals Rhine to the immediate edge of the ice. The path leads from the initially alpine meadow terrain through stony moraines to the ice edge of the Länta Glacier. On the other side of the stream back to the Länta Hut SAC.

Directions

Public Transport

By postbus or private car to Zerfreila.

Attention: The glacier trail starts at the Länta Hut SAC. From Zerfreila to Länta Hut you need about 3 hours walking time.

Anreise Information

From Chur via Ilanz to Vals. By Postbus or private car. From Vals on to Zerfreila, also by postbus or private car. Attention: The glacier trail starts at the Länta Hut SAC. From Zerfreila to Länta Hut you need about 3 hours walking time.

Parking

Parking in front of the restaurant Zerfreila. Or parking at the chapel Zerfreila (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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