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From Hirsegg (Normal route) Hängst / Hengst (LU) 2091 m

Difficulty

PD-
Ascent

3–3:30 h, 1020 m
Descent

1020 m
Exposure

NE, SE

This is THE classic route in the Sörenberg region. So, expect crowds of ski tourists and snowshoe hikers. The complex, hilly terrain made of karst limestone requires a thick layer of snow and good visibility. If there is no ascent track, which is a very unlikely occurrence, it is difficult to find the best ascent itinerary.

Route from Hirsegg to Hängst. View from the east. © Martin Maier

Ascending on the timber line, in the background is Haglere. © Fabian Lippuner

The last stretch to the Hängst summit. © Maier Martin

The last metres to Hängst. © Fabian Lippuner

The summit cross on Hängst. © Fabian Lippuner

Hängst viewed from Schibegütsch and the wide slopes of the descent on the right-hand side. © Maier Martin

The perfect skiing slopes of Schratteflue viewed from the south-east, Hängst is in the centre. © Maier Martin

Route description

Hirsegg – Hängst

From the Sörenberg, Hirsegg (1071 m) bus stop go to Südelbachbrücke and continue south-westward on the distinct ridge of Stächelegg to reach Alp Schlund (1466 m). Alternatively, you can reach the same point by starting at Salwideli and following the alp access road (30 min.). From Schlund ascend to P. 1486. Follow the summer trail in complex terrain to reach the wide bowl below the Schratteflue ridge. Continue to the summit.

Additional information

Departure and arrival point

Sörenberg, Hirsegg (1071 m)

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Sörenberg, Hirsegg

Remarks: The sunny ascent is not very difficult and can be undertaken even with higher levels of avalanche risk, if you choose the appropriate ascent line.

Waypoints

Alp Schlund (1465 m)