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 Furen (sometimes spelt Führen) is also the starting point for a demanding cross-country route over the mountains to Guttannen, high in the Haslital. This Grade 3 walk goes south from Furen into the valley of the Triftwasser and up to the little alp of Underi Trift. From here 1½hrs will lead to the Windegg Hut, followed by a southwestward scramble to gain the Furtwangsattel (2568m) before dropping very steeply to Guttannen. This magnificent route is for experienced mountain trekkers only, and will take 7½–8hrs.

ROUTE 6

Grimsel Hospice (1980m) – Lauteraar Hut (2392m)

Start Grimsel Hospice (1980m) Distance 10km (one way) Height gain 483m Height loss 71m Grade 3 Time 4–4½hrs Location West of the Grimsel Pass

Originally known as the Pavilion Dolfus, the Lauteraar Hut sits on a grassy shelf overlooking the concordia of two major glacier systems; the Lauteraargletscher and the Finsteraargletscher which combine to become the Unteraargletscher. This serves as a highway into the very heart of the Bernese Alps. As their names suggest, the Lauteraar Glacier is headed by the Lauteraarhorn, the Finsteraar Glacier by the Finsteraarhorn. Also in view are the Schreckhorn and Oberaarhorn and a range of mountain walls and pinnacles.