Lombachalp
Winter activities and hikes through the moorland
Only about 8 minutes by car from Hof, a narrow, winding alpine road leads to the extensive area of the Lombachalp between Hohgant and Augstmatthorn.
As one of the largest and most impressive contiguous moor and cultivated landscapes in Switzerland, it not only provides a retreat and habitat for rare animal and plant species such as the ibex, golden eagle or black grouse, moor gentian, arnica and cotton grass, but also serves as a home for more than 1000 head of cattle and their herdsmen during the summering period from May to September. This is where the typical Oberland alpine cheese matures, after being made mostly in the traditional way over an open fire and then carefully tended in the quaint spychers.
Furthermore, Lombachalp is ideal as a starting point for extensive mountain hikes, skiing, snowshoeing, biking tours or nature observation. In addition, the parking lot Lombachalp is the starting point of a 12-kilometer cross-country ski trail (both classic and skating), nestled in the fairy-tale and tranquil winter landscape.
In addition to the peace and clarity on the ridge between Harder and Augstmatthorn, the beauty of Innerbergli, the Sieben Hengsten and the Seefeld, the breathtaking panorama of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau can be observed and experienced during excursion trips from the pitoresque peaks of Suggiture, Gemmenalphorn or Furggengütsch.
