Freshly groomed ski slope with impressive views and two people skiing ©  (c) Melanie Uhkoetter / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Freshly groomed ski slope with impressive views and two people skiing

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Abländschen - Electric bus enters the second round

In and around the small mountain village of Abländschen, active relaxation and peaceful hours of enjoyment await. The unspoilt nature, the magical view of the majestic Gastlosen mountain range, the varied hikes and culinary highlights make the area from Saanen through the Grischbach valley over the Mittelberg to Abländschen and Jaun so unique and attractive. Here are our highlights for the small mountain village at 1300 metres above sea level, on the border between the Bernese Oberland and the Fribourg Alps.

Postbus line Saanen - Jaun

From 4 May to 27 October 2024, an electric postbus will run from Saanen through the Grischbach valley, over the Mittelberg to Abländschen and Jaun. It's worth getting off at each of the 12 stops on the journey, which takes around an hour. Because the further you go, the more everything slows down.

Two women alighting from a bus, with green mountains in the background. 

Postbus in Abländschen

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melina Reuteler / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
A mountain house in the middle of a beautiful mountain panorama.

Soldier’s House, Gastlosen

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus / Dylan Nicolier / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus / 2021

Culinary highlights

1. Berghotel zur Sau: cosy mountain hotel at the end of the world - where relaxation and tranquillity begin.

2. Restaurant Zitbödeli: Switch off and enjoy - with regional products from Abländschen.

3. SAC-Grubenberghütte: spend the night at the foot of the rugged limestone peaks of the Gastlosen.

4. Ideal refreshment on the Gastlosen hike - with our neighbours in the Fribourg Alps in the Chalet Grat and the Chalet du Soldat

Offer with the Gstaad Card

Free travel to the Abländschen with the Gstaad Card: Discover the Gstaad holiday region sustainably with free public transport on designated routes between the Saanenland and the Simmental from 5 May to 31 October 2024 - including on the Saanen - Mittelberg - Abländschen - Jaun bus route.

From the field to the plate: The mountain hotel "Zur Sau" offers a 3-course menu made from almost 100% local ingredients from Abländschen, seasonally designed. CHF 55.- p. p. instead of CHF 65.- 

House on a mountain road in an idyllic mountain landscape.

House in Abländschen

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Marcus Gyger / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus / 2023

Hikes at the Gastlosen

Various hiking routes around Abländschen entice you to discover the area. From leisurely and enjoyable to sporty and strenuous - but in any case with fantastic views to pause for a moment.

Gastlosen Tour - More

Destination Gstaad

©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Ferienregion Gstaad
5:0 h
13,2 km
889 hm
Gastlosen Tour
Oberberg loop - More

Destination Gstaad

©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Ferienregion Gstaad
2:40 h
6,9 km
525 hm
Oberberg loop

Cycling tours

Abländschen not only offers marvellous views and hiking tours, but also perfect conditions for cycling enthusiasts. Anyone who loves challenging routes, gentle hills and winding roads will be mesmerised by this region.

Schlündi Loop - More
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Moritz Ablinger / Ferienregion Gstaad
3:15 h
24,5 km
847 hm
Schlündi Loop

Climbing the Gastlosen

People have been climbing on the Gastlosen Felsen for more than a hundred years! On the south side, there are beautiful plaisir routes, especially on compact, water-eroded slabs. Those who like climbing towers can make fantastic traverses on the Gastlosen rock spires. And the steeply sloping and partially overhanging north faces are known for the upper end of the difficulty scale.

Herrenschwändli fireplace

The "Swiss Family" fireplace is just a short walk from the "Abländschen Jaungrund" bus stop. Located directly by the Jaunbach stream, secluded in the tranquillity of nature, the fireplace is perfect for an outing with the whole family.

A farmer forks dried grass onto his vehicle in front of a small church.

Abländschen Church

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The church of Abländschen

A stop at the pretty little mountain church, which was built in 1612, is definitely worthwhile. The façade of the little church, which is surrounded by a small cemetery wall, is adorned with white-coloured ashlar work. The gabled roof is clad with wooden shingles and has a ridge turret with a pointed helmet, which carries two bells that are still rung by hand today.