Lobhörner, Mountain summit in Bern, Switzerland

The Lobhörner are a group of jagged peaks on the ridge between the Saxettal to the north and the Soustal to the south, in the Bernese Oberland. The group has two parts: the Kleines Lobhorn at 2519 m and the Grosses Lobhorn at 2566 m, the highest summit, followed by four smaller spires. Their dolomite-like shape is unusual for the region.

The first documented ascent of the Gross Lobhorn was made in 1876 by Heinrich Dübi, Eduard and Max Müller and Markus von Steiger. An earlier climb in 1866 by Gottlieb Wyss is considered possible but unconfirmed. The Lobhornhütte later became the starting point for tours to the peaks.

The name Lobhörner refers to the two main points, the small Lobhorn (2519 m) and the large Lobhorn (2566 m), with four smaller teeth attached to the latter. The Lobhornhütte below the ridge serves as the base for tours in the Saxettal and Soustal. The small Lobhorn can be reached on foot by hikers, while the large Lobhorn and the other teeth require climbing.

Climbers reach the Lobhörner from Sulwald via marked trails that pass by Lobhornhütte and lead to the climbing areas. The routes are most accessible in warmer months, as snow makes the paths more difficult in cold seasons.

The Lobhörner's jagged shape is unusual for the Bernese Oberland and recalls the Dolomites. The group splits into the Kleines Lobhorn (2519 m), which hikers can reach on foot, and the Grosses Lobhorn (2566 m), the most imposing spike, followed by four smaller teeth. Only the Kleines Lobhorn is walkable; the rest requires climbing.