--- title: "Leiterli - Iffigenalp, close to the Lenker mountain giants" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/leiterli-iffigenalp-close-to-the-lenker-mountain-giants" description: "A first surprise awaits hikers at Leiterli on the Betelberg. A few meters after the signpost at the gondola station, the roughly 1 km long Leiterli Alpine flower path branches off. 95 different naturally growing alpine plants are presented here between June and October to passersby. The path later merges into the main route. On a flat path, you reach the Gumeli. Then the route changes to the south flank and passes the impressive limestone funnels of the Gryde. With a slight ascent, you reach the green ridge south of Stübleni. The view of the Lenker mountain giants directly ahead is magnificent!Now descend over the ridge to the Stüblenipass. On an almost flat path, you reach the Äbigrat, bypassing the Fürflue. Through the east flank of the Rothorn, the route continues across the occasionally marshy area of Alp Ritzli to the Tungelpass (to Pöschenried/Färiche 1h30). The locals call the pass \"Stigellegi.\" After the stone wall, turn left uphill into the lowest rock band of the Stigle. The path is blasted out of the rock and secured with wire ropes. Caution is still advised! On the steep north slope of the Niesehorn, you ascend sharply in a zigzag pattern. The flowers in the scree and on the rocks along the path are wonderful, and the view of the Simmental and Saanenland mountains is splendid.At Stigelschafberg (to the Wildhornhütte SAC 40 min, to Iffigsee via Wildhornhütte 1h10), the Iffigsee, lying 300 m below, becomes visible. You descend to it across sheep, marmot, and cattle pastures (via Iffighore–Hohberg into Groppi 2h40). Shortly after the lake, the path branches. Over the ridge of the Egge (nice viewpoint) and over Groppi, you reach the hospitable Iffigenalp on an alpine farm path." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/38631544/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Leiterli - Iffigenalp, close to the Lenker mountain giants ========================================================== - 12.87 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hiking Trail Lenk Simmental: Alpine Roses Lenk Simmental: Hiking - 5:00 h - 12.87 km - 650 m - 1,000 m - 1,584 m - 2,383 m - 799 m - - Start: Lenk/Leiterli - Destination: Lenk/Iffigenalp **Delightfully scenic high-altitude hike. The enjoyment begins already at the mountain station of the Betelbergbahn. In high summer, the rust-colored Alpine roses bloom at Leiterli. Then you are captivated by the view into the limestone funnels of the Gryde. Caution is advised here because the wet rock can become quite slippery. The marked mountain hiking trail must under no circumstances be left. Turning southwards, the Lenker mountain giants stand directly ahead. From the Tungelpass onward, the route is rocky and exposed but secured with safety cables. Up to the Iffigsee, which lies in a dreamy hollow, an especially impressive alpine flora delights in stone and rock. For information about the trail's accessibility after snowmelt, contact Lenk-Simmental Tourism, Tel. 033 736 35 35. Entirely natural trail. Those who want to avoid the "wild" crossing from Tungelpass to Iffigsee will find a safe and rewarding alternative in the carefully constructed descent from Tungelpass via Summerwald to Pöschenried/Färiche.** A first surprise awaits hikers at Leiterli on the Betelberg. A few meters after the signpost at the gondola station, the roughly 1 km long Leiterli Alpine flower path branches off. 95 different naturally growing alpine plants are presented here between June and October to passersby. The path later merges into the main route. On a flat path, you reach the Gumeli. Then the route changes to the south flank and passes the impressive limestone funnels of the Gryde. With a slight ascent, you reach the green ridge south of Stübleni. The view of the Lenker mountain giants directly ahead is magnificent! Now descend over the ridge to the Stüblenipass. On an almost flat path, you reach the Äbigrat, bypassing the Fürflue. Through the east flank of the Rothorn, the route continues across the occasionally marshy area of Alp Ritzli to the Tungelpass (to Pöschenried/Färiche 1h30). The locals call the pass "Stigellegi." After the stone wall, turn left uphill into the lowest rock band of the Stigle. The path is blasted out of the rock and secured with wire ropes. Caution is still advised! On the steep north slope of the Niesehorn, you ascend sharply in a zigzag pattern. The flowers in the scree and on the rocks along the path are wonderful, and the view of the Simmental and Saanenland mountains is splendid. At Stigelschafberg (to the Wildhornhütte SAC 40 min, to Iffigsee via Wildhornhütte 1h10), the Iffigsee, lying 300 m below, becomes visible. You descend to it across sheep, marmot, and cattle pastures (via Iffighore–Hohberg into Groppi 2h40). Shortly after the lake, the path branches. Over the ridge of the Egge (nice viewpoint) and over Groppi, you reach the hospitable Iffigenalp on an alpine farm path. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Trail (20%) Path (80%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Lenk/Leiterli - Stüblenipass - Tungelpass - Iffigsee - Lenk/Iffigenalp Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy mountain boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, trekking poles, first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Via Zweisimmen to Lenk. At the roundabout in the town center keep right and drive to the valley station of the Betelberg gondola. Read more **Parking**Sufficient free parking at the valley station of the gondola. Read more **Public transportation****Outbound journey:** By train via Zweisimmen to Lenk. Then by local bus or on foot to the valley station of the Betelberg gondola. **Return journey:** By local bus from Iffigenalp to Lenk. Overnight guests can use the bus free of charge with the SIMMENTAL CARD. **Mountain railway timetable:** **Local bus:** Read more Additional information Bernese Hiking Trails Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-mail: info@beww.ch, website: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Literature Hiking suggestion from the hiking book Berner Oberland, hiking book series of the Bernese hiking trails Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Link to the mountain guesthouse Iffigenalp: Read more Safety guidelines This route runs entirely or partially on signposted trails of the mountain hiking trail category. Read more Map swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 263T Wildstrubel Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 13.02 km - Hiking Trail 13.00 km - Hiking Trail 10.90 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3775 Lenk Download GPX file - - - -