--- title: "Hiking by the Water - Lauteraar Glacier" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/hiking-by-the-water-lauteraar-glacier" description: "The trail along Lake Grimsel is marked as a mountain hiking trail, and the subsequent ascent to the SAC hut is marked as an alpine hiking trail. One should not underestimate the length and altitude differences of the hike as well as the partly exposed sections along Lake Grimsel. At the Grimsel Hospice, you first cross the dam and then enter a tunnel (flashlight). Afterwards, the mountain path leads along Lake Grimsel for kilometers. The view into the remote and rugged mountain world is impressive. At the end of the reservoir, you reach the former glacier forefield where a first flora gradually spreads. The glacier itself is no longer entered. On the recently created hiking trail, you reach the SAC hut and thus a great panorama of the retreating Lauteraar and Finsteraar glaciers. Attention: Due to construction work on the dam, access from Grimsel Hospice is partly only possible via Summerloch (parking lot/bus stop)!" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/25468671/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Hiking by the Water - Lauteraar Glacier ======================================= - 10.33 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Hiking Trail - 4:40 h - 10.33 km - 900 m - 183 m - 1,783 m - 2,394 m - 611 m - - Start: Grimsel Hospice or Summerloch - Destination: Grimsel Hospice or Summerloch **The hike from the hospice to the Lauteraar hut is an exciting experience and should be combined as a 2-day hike with an overnight stay in the remote SAC hut.** The trail along Lake Grimsel is marked as a mountain hiking trail, and the subsequent ascent to the SAC hut is marked as an alpine hiking trail. One should not underestimate the length and altitude differences of the hike as well as the partly exposed sections along Lake Grimsel. At the Grimsel Hospice, you first cross the dam and then enter a tunnel (flashlight). Afterwards, the mountain path leads along Lake Grimsel for kilometers. The view into the remote and rugged mountain world is impressive. At the end of the reservoir, you reach the former glacier forefield where a first flora gradually spreads. The glacier itself is no longer entered. On the recently created hiking trail, you reach the SAC hut and thus a great panorama of the retreating Lauteraar and Finsteraar glaciers. Attention: Due to construction work on the dam, access from Grimsel Hospice is partly only possible via Summerloch (parking lot/bus stop)! Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Path (100%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy mountain boots, a medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By car to Innertkirchen. Drive on the Grimsel pass road to the hospice junction and over the dam up to the hospice. Note: The hospice is not at the pass summit! Read more **Parking**Free parking is available at the hospice or Summerloch. Read more **Public transportation**Outbound: by train to Meiringen. Then by post bus to Summerloch or Grimsel Hospice. Return: from Summerloch or Grimsel Hospice by post bus to Meiringen. Read more Additional information Association Bernese Hiking Trails, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-mail: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Literature Hiking suggestion from the free brochure Hiking by the Water, by the Bernese Hiking Trails. Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Attention: Due to construction work on the dam, access is partly only possible via Summerloch (parking lot/bus stop below the dam)! Read more Safety guidelines In the second part, the access to the hut is marked as an alpine hiking trail. In case of doubt, check the trail condition and difficulty directly with the Lauteraar hut at +41 (0)33 973 11 10 Attention: Due to construction work on the dam, access is partly only possible via Summerloch (parking lot/bus stop below the dam)! Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 255T Sustenpass and 265T Nufenenpass 1:50,000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 10.13 km - Hiking Trail 7.10 km - Hiking Trail 5.53 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3864 Guttannen Download GPX file - - - -