Wispile - Chrine - Lauenensee

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©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
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  • Difficulty
  • Duration 3:0 h
  • Distance 9,3 km
  • 114 hm
  • 642 hm
Tags
  • Family-friendly
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Scenic

Ferienregion Gstaad
Update: 02.05.2024

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With the cable car you comfortably reach the mountain restaurant Wispile (1907 m) where the hiking trail start. Follow always the highest point of the ridge and enjoy the great view over the Saanenland. At Chrinetritt the path goes steeply downhill to Chrinepass (1659 m). Once there you have another ascent of about 100 meters in altitude and you finally reach the trail in direction Lake Lauenen (1381 m). On the downhill hiking trail you arrive at the nature reserve of Lake Lauenen. The bus takes you back to Gstaad. You may also walk to Lauenen village (+ ca. 1h) and take the bus there.


Note(s)
At Wispile it has an petting zoo and playgrounds for the kids.
Vorderi Wispile fondue pot: Approx. 40 min. from the mountain station Wispile, on the hiking trail Wispile-Chrine-Gsteig.
Please take note of the operating dates for lifts and cable cars.
Get a round-trip ticket for this tour. More informations on www.gstaad.ch.

  • 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. The main means of transport in the destination of Gstaad are the "MOB" (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) train and numerous post bus lines.

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

  • Bus stop: Gstaad, Wispile

  • Big parking lot next to the valley station of the Wispile gondola.

  • Gstaad - mountain station Höhi Wispile - Höhi Wispile - Chrinepass - Lake Lauenen

  • At the descent from Wispile to Chrine-Pass we recommend to take the path on the right. The path on the left is steep and only suited for exercised hikers.

  • Good footwear, snacks to savor during a break - why not a Fondue-Backpack?

  • Enjoy a Fondue in the inordinately large fondue pot with a beautiful view on the surrounding mountains.

    Certain sections of this hike are very suitable for walking barefoot. Take off your shoes there and try to feel and experience the underground with bare feet.

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Maximum altitude 1917 M
Minimum altitude 1380 M