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©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Ferienregion Gstaad
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AlpnessTrail #8: Lauenen - Gsteig

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Thanks to the AlpnessTrail, people who enjoy long hikes have access to a circular trail with 13 stages passing through the Saanenland and Obersimmental Alps.

  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 4:39 h
  • Distance 13,1 km
  • 726 m
  • 784 m
Tags
  • Multi-stage route
  • Scenic

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Update: 14.11.2024

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Influence of the Walser people and hydropower

The hiking trail then climbs gently through a wetland towards Brüchli. Mt. Wildhorn, Mt. Spitzhorn and Mt. Lauenenhorn pro­vide us with a wonderful view. The pret­ty town of Lauenen gets smaller and smaller. We soon get to the Chrine Pass. Right by the pass crossing, we climb up on the left hand side to Mt. Brandsberg and further on to Mt. Wispile in Valais. Its name dates back to the 13th centu­ry. Walser people who had migrated here „besieged“ Mt. Wispile and there were re­gular skirmishes. However, we keep wal­king to Alp Burg. Our view extends over the beautiful end of the valley towards Gsteig, the most southerly village north of the Swiss Alps. The trail leads us along the imposing Burg Falls down to Innerg­steig and then past the hydroelectric po­wer station to Gsteig.

Highlights

  • 150 metres of pure, dizzying hydropo­wer at the Burg Falls
  • After the hike, enjoy a quiet moment of contemplation in the impressive church dating back to the 15th century.

Host at the stage finish:

  • Approach

    The Destination Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The Destination is easily accessed by rail or car from the regions around Lake Thun and Lake Geneva and the Gruyere region Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey.

    More information on gstaad.ch: Travel & Public Transport.

  • The section Burgfälle requires a head for heights.

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Maximum altitude 1950 M
Minimum altitude 1174 M