©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Ferienregion Gstaad
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173.3 Gstaad - Gsteig (Feutersoey - Gsteig), classic + skating

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  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 3:30 h
  • Distance 5,0 km
  • 83 m
  • 34 m

From Feutersoey, the cross-country trail first leads over the flat terrain of the Zelg, then climbs up to the Saali, followed by a short descent to the edge of the village of Gsteig at 1,200 metres above sea level.
Various races are held around Feutersoey, that is located on the debris cone of the Tschärzis stream and you can sense the competitive atmosphere here.

After passing Saali, the cross-country ski trail continues to gently rise as it approaches the edge of the village of Gsteig (1,200 metres above sea level). At the finishing point are bus connections back to Gstaad.

Before returning, however, it is well worthwhile to take a detour into the heritage-protected village of Gsteig in the most south-western corner of the canton of Bern. It is situated in the deeply-cut valley of the Saane River at the Col du Pillon and is surrounded by the Diablerets massif and Sanetsch area. The oldest farmhouse in Gsteig for which a date is known dates back to 1557. Many others were built in the 17th century and are recognisable by their richly decorated and painted facades. The Gothic church and the neighbouring Hotel Bären are therefore among the most frequently photographed typically Swiss locations.

  • Approach
    With the car from Spiez to Zweisimmen and then to Gstaad, from Montreux to Château-d'Oex and then to Gstaad or from Aigle over the Col du Pillon to Gsteig or Gstaad.
  • With the train from Spiez to Zweisimmen and Gstaad or from Montreux to Gstaad.
  • Diverse parking spaces in and around gstaad (most of them fee-based).

  • Feutersoey - Saali - Gsteig

  • Be careful when crossing the roads

  • Cross Country Skiing equipment

  • The gothic church and the neighbouring Hotel Bären are one of the most frequently photographed typical Swiss townscapes.
    Possibility of using the changing rooms at the sports centre; no lockers.