Rinderberg - Wistätthorn (2362 M asl)

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.

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Zweisimmen railway station

Parking railway station Zweisimmen

Rinderberg - Parwengensattel - Rüwlispass - Wistätthorn

• Everyone is responsible for route selection and assessment of their own experience, ability and alpine dangers on tours in ascent and descent in the alpine region.
• Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
• Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
• Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
• It is forbidden to walk on the ski pistes.
• Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
• Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.

Ski touring equipment: touring ski-boots, touring skis with touring bindings, ski poles, skins, ski crampons

Climbing harness

Avalanche transeiver

Backpack, shovel, probe

Backpack with avalanche airbag system

Warm weatherproof clothing

Warm gloves and warm hat

Sunglasses and sunscreen

Warm drinks

Snack (high energy foods such as chocolate, dried fruit etc.)

After the tour, a coffee at the Rytz Bar in the St. Stephan ski area.