Winter: weekend opening planned from December, conditions permitting
Ski touring and winter stays near Realp
In winter, Hotel Tiefenbach lies quiet and secluded on the deeply snow-covered road to Furka Pass — a quiet base for ski touring, snowshoes, cosy rooms and good food.
Looking ahead to winter 2026/27
Call usFrom December, we plan to open at weekends, depending on snow and weather conditions. Exact opening dates and further winter news will be announced here.
9+ ski tours
Directly from the hotel
up to 3586 m
Galenstock
Snowshoes
From Realp & hotel
In winter, the hotel is accessible from Realp only on foot, skis or snowshoes (approx. 2–2.5 h, 560 m elevation gain).
Directly from the hotel
Ski touring
Ski tours in fantastic surroundings — from easy to demanding. A winter and spring experience in high Alpine terrain.
Safety: Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel are mandatory. Always check current avalanche conditions.
Current SLF avalanche bulletin →Easy tours
Albert-Heim-Hütte
2591 m
Via Schafberg to the SAC hut. A good introductory tour.
Lochberg
Short tour directly from the hotel. Ideal in uncertain weather.
Stotzigen Firsten
2759 m
Via Furka Pass. Enjoyable tour with a good descent.
Medium tours
Chli Bielenhorn
2940 m
Popular day tour directly from the hotel. Excellent descent over the south-facing slopes.
Kleines Furkahorn
3026 m
Via Siedelenbach. Scenic tour above 3000 m.
Demanding & high Alpine tours
Gross Muttenhorn
3099 mVia Furka Pass and Muttgletscher. Demanding high-mountain tour with glacier travel.
Sidelenjoch / Zeltspitz
3217 mVia Sidelenbach and Sidelengletscher. High Alpine experience in magnificent surroundings.
Tiefenstock
3515 mVia Tiefengletscher and Tiefensattel. Summit tour with ski depot and final ascent on foot.
Galenstock
3586 mThe king of the Furka. Highest summit in the area — unforgettable for experienced ski tourers.
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.
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.
From the hotel, further tours lead into the Tiefenbach valley and the surrounding winter landscape.
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.”
Planning a winter adventure?
For winter access we recommend contacting us in advance. We will gladly advise you personally.
Plan your winter stay near Realp
Your visit starts in Realp. Confirm your dates with us and allow time for the ascent, your stay and the journey home.