Himmelrank (Stein glacier)

 
Beyond the Susten pass Susten road - still scenically and technically magnificent but now showing more variety of scenery - runs down in two sharp bends, offering superb close-up views of the Stein glacier and its drainage lake immediately below. It then passes through the Himmelrank gorge, with seven tunnels or arches in the rock, and takes a left-hand bend down to the Hotel Steingletscher (1,866 m/6,122ft), on the Alp Stein.

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From here there is first a road (3km/2mi) to the Steinlimmi glacier (summer skiing center), and then a footpath (20 minutes) to the mighty Stein glacier, also a climb of seven hours (with guide) to the summit of the Sustenhorn (3,503 m/11,497ft: superb views).

From the Steingletscher Hotel the road descends the Wendental on the stony slopes of the Gschletterwald, through wild and rugged scenery, passing through five tunnels and under a sheer rock face, with a backward view of the Sustenhorn, of which there is a further glimpse after a left-hand bend.
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities: On-site accomodations

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