Meeting point
Saxeten bus station "Skipintli"
Innerfeld 139, 3813 Saxeten
Snowshoe Tour Rengghorn
1 day
Varied route to the summit
For sporty snowshoers
Approximately 7 hours of hiking time
Season:
December March
Departure Times
Insider tips
Dress in layers
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.
The final steps to the summit feel special: Far below, the snow-covered landscape stretches out – pure mountain experience.
From the snow-covered mountain village of Saxeten to the summit of Rengghorn: This snowshoe tour offers a varied ascent through forests and along slopes. At the top, a magnificent view awaits as a reward for the effort. Then it's a relaxed descent back to the valley, with a final stop at the Skipintli.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
8 km
Ascent
+1000 m
Descent
-1000 m
Walking time
7 hrs
Arrival
Our tour begins in the quiet mountain village of Saxeten.
Ascent
After a brief equipment check, we start along a prepared path before branching off into open terrain. The ascent leads us steadily uphill through snow-covered forests and open slopes: sometimes gentle, sometimes steeper, always with a view of the surrounding mountains. Halfway, we reach Alp Mittelberg where we take a break, breathe in the cold, clear mountain air, and enjoy the silence before continuing towards Rengglipass. The path becomes more challenging, the snowshoes dig deeper into the slope. Every step brings us closer to the summit. The last meters challenge us: muscles working hard on the steep ascent.
Summit
And then: the summit, at 2,103 m above sea level, with a wide view over the Bernese Oberland. Together we enjoy the view, gathering strength for the descent.
Step
On the way back, we follow our ascent route. Back in Saxeten, we end the tour with a hot drink at the Skipintli: a perfect conclusion to an eventful day.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 20-25 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Thermal underwear
Footwear
Hiking boots or winter boots
Robust snow shoes with tele crampons
Gaiters (optional)
Technical Equipment
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Backpack 20-25 l
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Thermal underwear
Hiking boots or winter boots
Robust snow shoes with tele crampons
Gaiters (optional)
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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