--- title: "Winterhorn" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/winterhorn" description: "With the closure and dismantling of the former Winterhorn ski resort in Hospental, attractive slopes for ski touring enthusiasts have emerged here. The ascent begins shortly after the village of Hospental, heading toward the Gotthard Pass Road, which is closed in winter. After a few curves on the snow-covered pass road, the route branches off to the right toward Winterhorn. The ascent is not very steep and leads over gentle slopes, past the former lift stations, and over several ridges to the summit ridge. This makes the tour well-suited for beginners as well. A ski storage area is set up about 80 meters below the summit. The final section is covered on foot. Due to wind and possible icy conditions, crampons are recommended for this part. For the descent, you can take the same route back to Hospental. Alternatively, depending on conditions, a descent to Realp is also possible." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3393084/c9b13ce0f7b3e50db93f8d62e96d6efe43bacac3d1bfa37e4dc7e9da9b004ed3/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Winterhorn ========== - Tip - 4.88 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Ski and Snowboard From Hospental, the ski tour to the Winterhorn winds through gentle slopes and ascents. Enjoy magnificent views of the Gotthard region and fantastic descents. With the closure and dismantling of the former Winterhorn ski resort in Hospental, attractive slopes for ski touring enthusiasts have emerged here. The ascent begins shortly after the village of Hospental, heading toward the Gotthard Pass Road, which is closed in winter. After a few curves on the snow-covered pass road, the route branches off to the right toward Winterhorn. The ascent is not very steep and leads over gentle slopes, past the former lift stations, and over several ridges to the summit ridge. This makes the tour well-suited for beginners as well. A ski storage area is set up about 80 meters below the summit. The final section is covered on foot. Due to wind and possible icy conditions, crampons are recommended for this part. For the descent, you can take the same route back to Hospental. Alternatively, depending on conditions, a descent to Realp is also possible. Read more - 4:00 h - 4.88 km - 1,177 m - 1,483 m - 2,662 m - 1,179 m - - Start: Hospental - Destination: Winterhorn Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Hospental - Winterhorn Read more Tour information - Nature highlight Equipment - Ski Touring Gear - Warm clothing - Helmet - Food - Avalanche gear - Offline map, GPS Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The starting point at Hospental is easily accessible by car from Andermatt or via the Furka car ferry. Read more **Parking**available right at the train station as well as in the village of Hospental. Read more **Public transportation**The starting point, Hospental, is easily accessible via the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. You can find the current schedule at: . Read more Additional information If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact: , +41 41 888 71 00, Read more Author Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH Organization Région de vacances Andermatt Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Since the Winterhorn is often exposed to the wind, it is especially important to take a closer look at the weather conditions here. Read more Safety guidelines Before starting the tour, be sure to check the and find out about the local conditions. Read more Download GPX file - - - -