Hotel Tiefenbachat Furka Pass

Mid December – mid May

Winter experience at Furka Pass

In winter, Hotel Tiefenbach lies quiet and secluded on the deeply snow-covered road to Furka Pass — an ideal base with the comfort of cosy rooms and good food.

9+ ski tours

Directly from the hotel

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up to 3586 m

Galenstock

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Snowshoes

From Realp & hotel

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Wellness

Massage, yoga

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In winter, the hotel is accessible from Realp only on foot, skis or snowshoes (approx. 2–2.5 h, 560 m elevation gain).

Directions details →

Directly from the hotel

Ski touring

Ski tours in fantastic surroundings — from easy to demanding. A winter and spring experience in high Alpine terrain.

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Safety: Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel are mandatory. Always check current avalanche conditions.

Current SLF avalanche bulletin →

Easy tours

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Albert-Heim-Hütte

2591 m

Via Schafberg to the SAC hut. A good introductory tour.

2–3 h⬆️ ~500 m

Lochberg

Short tour directly from the hotel. Ideal in uncertain weather.

1.5–2 h⬆️ short

Stotzigen Firsten

2759 m

Via Furka Pass. Enjoyable tour with a good descent.

3–4 h⬆️ ~650 m

Medium tours

Chli Bielenhorn

2940 m

Popular day tour directly from the hotel. Excellent descent over the south-facing slopes.

3–4 h⬆️ ~830 m

Kleines Furkahorn

3026 m

Via Siedelenbach. Scenic tour above 3000 m.

4–5 h⬆️ ~920 m

Demanding & high Alpine tours

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Gross Muttenhorn

3099 m

Via Furka Pass and Muttgletscher. Demanding high-mountain tour with glacier travel.

5–6 h⬆️ ~990 m
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Sidelenjoch / Zeltspitz

3217 m

Via Sidelenbach and Sidelengletscher. High Alpine experience in magnificent surroundings.

5–7 h⬆️ ~1110 m

Tiefenstock

3515 m

Via Tiefengletscher and Tiefensattel. Summit tour with ski depot and final ascent on foot.

6–8 h⬆️ ~1400 m
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Galenstock

3586 m

The king of the Furka. Highest summit in the area — unforgettable for experienced ski tourers.

7–9 h⬆️ ~1480 m
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Tip: Multi-day ski touring weeks (3–5 days) from Hotel Tiefenbach with comfort — cosy rooms, good food and a drying room. Mountain guides on request.

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Snowshoe hiking

The ascent from Realp is already a beautiful snowshoe tour — bend by bend you climb higher on the snow-covered pass road, with growing views over the Urserental.

⬆️ 560 m⏱ approx. 2 h

From the hotel, further tours lead into the Tiefenbach valley and the surrounding winter landscape.

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Quiet & seclusion

Winter seclusion offers a rare quiet. No road traffic, no rush — only snow, mountains and silence. In the evening: the cosy dining room, good food and a glass of wine.

“Stepping into the warm dining room after the ascent through snow — that is the Tiefenbach winter experience.”

New: wellness in winter 26/27

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Massage, acupuncture and yoga with Isabella — bookable with your room reservation. Take time for yourself and enjoy. Not available in summer.

More about Isabella →

Planning a winter adventure?

For winter access we recommend contacting us in advance. We will gladly advise you personally.