The Iffigsee is a mountain lake located at the end of the Upper Simmental, which you pass when you go to the Wildhorn hut. Like many mountain lakes, the Iffigsee attracts a fair number of people, even though the distance and elevation calm the ardor. It is also near this lake that you pass if you want to go to the Tungelpass coming from the Iffigenalp.
Here, we had left the Iffigenalp to climb towards the valley overlooking the Iffigsee. At the height of the lake, we followed the path that allowed us to reach the Tungelpass. Coming from the Iffigenalp, the surprising thing is that you must descend to reach the Tungelpass, which is unusual. Indeed, you descend through a rocky wall before reaching the crest that forms the pass. The Hängstesprung (the stallion’s jump), which is a passage allowing you to cross the wall, is not difficult, but it can be perceived as impressive, especially on the descent.
After reaching the Tungelpass, a good path leads to the Chüetungel passing in front of a chalet serving some refreshments. From the Chüetungel, from which three paths depart, you can follow a steep path that allows you to descend to the Louweneseeli where you find people. It must be said that the Louweneseeli is highlighted on social networks. The other two paths allow you to reach the Geltenhütte on one side and to cross the Tungeltrittli to descend directly into the valley on the other.
Itinerary: Iffigenalp – Iffigsee – Tungelpass – Chüetungel – Louweneseeli
Distance: 12Km
Altitude gain: 900m
Duration: 5h
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