©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Yannick Romagnoli / Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Yannick Romagnoli / Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Yannick Romagnoli / Région de vacances Gstaad
Loading

W31 Turbach - Giferspitz - Turbach

Do you want to allow Outdooractive?

Allows the integration of outdooractive functionallity. By allowing this option, you accept the privacy agreement with outdooractive.

Mountain hike for experienced and sure-footed hikers to the Giferspitz, the highest peak in the Saanen region, accessible by a mountain hiking trail.

  • Difficulty difficult
  • Duration 6:10 h
  • Distance 14,7 km
  • 1393 m
  • 1393 m
Tags
  • Summit route
  • Scenic

Ferienregion Gstaad
Update: 20.10.2025

Responsible for the content Holiday region Gstaad

outdooractive This website uses technology and content from the Outdooractive Platform.

The difficult hike starts in the village center of Turbach. From here it first crosses the Turbach stream to the other side of the valley. Then the path leads through forest and clearings to the point Bärgli. Shortly afterwards, the Berzgummbach is crossed. Past alpine huts and over a grassy ridge you reach the Giferhüttli. Over the rocky ridge you reach the summit of the Giferspitz (2,541 m above sea level). The panoramic view from the summit is magnificent.

As a return route, it is recommended to hike over the Louwenehore and then via Turnelsattel and Obere Turnels back to Turbach. If this is too exhausting, you can also return along the ascent route to the starting point.

  • Approach

    The holiday region of Gstaad is located in southwestern Switzerland, directly on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Thunersee region, the Lake Geneva area, and the Greyerz region. Direct connections to the European high-speed train network and to all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant arrival. The main means of transport in the Gstaad holiday region are the "MOB" train (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) and numerous postal bus lines.

    Turbach can be reached from Gstaad by postal bus.

    On the page Arrival and public transport on gstaad.ch you will find detailed arrival information.

  • Bus stop Turbach, Post

  • Individual parking spaces available in Turbach.

  • Turbach - Berzgumm - Giferhüttli - Giferspitz - Louwenehore - Turnelsattel - Obere Turnels - Turbach

  • The hiking trail is mostly steep and partly exposed. Only for experienced, sure-footed mountain hikers and only after the snow has melted.

  • Good shoes, snacks for the way - why not a fondue backpack?

Do you want to allow Outdooractive?

Allows the integration of outdooractive functionallity. By allowing this option, you accept the privacy agreement with outdooractive.
  • Technique
  • Stamina
  • Experience
  • Landscape
  • Difficulty
Maximum altitude 2533 M
Minimum altitude 1313 M