Strätscherhorn in the Safiental

The tour begins steeply just behind the Turrahus, but the terrain flattens out above the Falätscher Hütta as you cross. Around 2200 m a.s.l., the terrain becomes briefly more challenging, requiring a good and safe route choice. At about 2400 m a.s.l., you emerge from a small gully onto a high plateau, which leads you from behind to the flat summit of Strätscherhorn.

The descent follows the often windblown, wide slope towards the east. With a bit of luck, you might find a few sheltered gullies filled with powder. At around 2300 meters above sea level, you leave the ridge and descend into the often powdery northeast-facing slopes. It’s important to pay attention to the wildlife protection zones in the lower part of the descent. There is only one narrow passage, which you must catch. After reaching the compensation basin, you return to the valley floor, first following the winter hiking trail and then the valley road back to Turrahus.