A woman enjoying a clear view over Arnensee in autumn. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

View of Arnensee

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Hiking guides & services

The Gstaad holiday region offers a complete range of hiking services and creates the perfect conditions for a pleasant stay. The hiking guides allow you to experience a tour in a very special way and provide in-depth impressions of the region's nature and culture. Numerous restaurants, mountain huts and hotels as well as alpine taverns and fireplaces invite you to linger. Various public transport options take hikers to the starting points of the hikes and the maps help with planning the tour.

Hiking guides

Hiking guides & services

A place of joy. Your sponsored bench

In the varied landscape of the Gstaad holiday region, you have the chance to leave a personal mark and support the region at the same time. You have the opportunity to sponsor one of our benches and personalise it with a text of your choice. Whether it's a dedication to a loved one, an inspiring quote or a message for future visitors - the decision is entirely up to you.

If you have any further questions or are interested, please call us on +41 33 748 81 81 or send an e-mail to info@gstaad.ch.

A bench is in the centre of the picture. In the background you can see a field with some houses and directly behind and next to the bench is a tree ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Bench along the Saanen in the Matte

In the centre of the picture you can see a new wooden bench. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Wooden bench at Lake Lauenen

There is a bench in the centre of the picture. It is located at the edge of the forest with some trees in the near background. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

A bench on the top of Eggli

In the centre of the picture is a bench in the middle of nature. On the right side behind the bench is a pine tree ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Bench at the Lauebensee

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©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Share the trail - respect each other

In the Gstaad holiday region, hikers, mountain bikers and other users largely use the same paths. Tolerance and consideration for each other is therefore important. Mountain bikers slow down to walking pace when overtaking and stop when crossing narrow paths to allow hikers to pass. Hikers accept mountain bikers as equal path users and give way where possible and sensible when they meet. All trail users adhere to the Trail Knigge.

Share the Trail - Trail Knigge

Mobilität

Thanks to the mountain railways, hiking taxis, private bus companies and public transport, the hiking trail network is well connected. Long hikes can also be shortened if necessary. 

With the Gstaad Card, public transport is free from the first overnight stay!

Cable cars of the region
Getting around the region
Gstaad Card
©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG
A woman and child looking at a hiking map.

Get active and enjoy spring in Gstaad.

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Maps

Get a quick overview of all open facilities, hiking trails and cable cars with our interactive map. The following hiking maps and some others are also available in the tourist offices.

Interactive map
Route planner
Hiking panoramic map
Hiking map Simmental-Saanenland

Behaviour in the mountains

Mutual understanding between tourism and agriculture is needed for respectful coexistence in the mountains. After all, hiking trails also lead across pastures with cows. Bikers and hikers often use the same paths.

Thank you for observing our rules and moving in the mountains with respect.

Plan your tour well in advance and make sure you have the right equipment! We recommend saving the emergency number 112 in your mobile phone. We accept no liability for accidents.

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Respect wildlife areas
In case of an emergency
In case of thunderstorms
In case of suckler cows and herd protection dogs
Wild camping in Switzerland
©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Trail Keeper Days

Get involved! We regularly organise voluntary trail maintenance days with our trail builders and in cooperation with our communities.

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Several people improving and repairing a cycling trail in a mountain meadow.

Trailkeeper days: a safe and sustainable outdoor experience.

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus