Lovely wide path with wooden railings beside the lake. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Path near Lake Arnen

A boy plays with bells on a themed path. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Various activities on the Saaniland sound trail.

View from behind of a young family with two children hiking with Saani on a trail. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Family hiking with Saani

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Hiking and walking trails

T9 Saani's sound adventure trail - More
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easy
2:0 h
4,1 km
3 m
33 m
T9 Saani's sound adventure trail
Themed trail

Saanen - Gstaad - Grund

A leisurely walk along the Saane. Between Saanen and Gstaad, the route leads along the «Saani's sound adventure trail» - a highlight for children! Halfway located is the Alpenruhe Foundation's petting zoo. The entire route is asphalted, but can also be walked on a gravel path in places. Bus stops allow a return journey by post bus at any time.

  • Starting point: Saanen railway station
  • End point: Grund, Chlösterli bus stop
  • Hiking time: 2:00 h (Saani's sound adventure trail with stations not included)
  • Length: 7.5 km
  • Difference in altitude: 70 m ascent
  • Restaurants along the way: Alpenruhe, the Boat Restaurant, Hotel Arc-en-ciel
Alpenruhe Experience World

Schönried - Gstaad

Popular panoramic hike for connoisseurs of all ages. A continuously asphalted road leads down to Gstaad. There is a wonderful view of the Saanenland and the mountains. Caution: last section with a steep incline.

  • Starting point: Schönried railway station
  • End point: Gstaad railway station
  • Walking time: 01:30 h
  • Length: 4.5 km
  • Difference in altitude: 180 m downhill
  • Restaurants Schönried: , Restaurant Bärgsunne and various in Gstaad
In the foreground is a green meadow with yellow dandelion flowers on it. On the left is a barn with a red roof, on the right is a train composition descending. The sky is blue with a few scattered clouds over the rocky mountain peaks in the background.

Gruben hike

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Ann-Julie Tritten / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus, Müller Medien
477 History trail Schönried - Saanenmöser - More
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easy
45 min
2,7 km
45 m
7 m
477 History trail Schönried - Saanenmöser
Themed trail

Historical trail

Eleven panels along this themed trail concisely summarize the local history from the 13th to the 19th century. This popular panoramic trail is wheelchair-accessible and suitable for baby carriages.

  • Starting point: Schönried railway station
  • End point: Saanenmöser railway station
  • Hiking time: 00:45 h
  • Difference in altitude: 45 m ascent
  • Length: 2,7 km
  • Restaurants along the way:
Switzerland Mobility

Turbach – Scheidbach – Gstaad

Ideally, you should take the bus to the starting point first. From the village of Turbach, head back down to Gstaad via Scheidbach. At the Wasserngrat valley station, take the left-hand road towards Schiibe, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Saanenland. The road is asphalted throughout.

  • Starting point: Turbach post office stop
  • End point: Gstaad railway station
  • Hiking time: 2:30 h
  • Length: 9 km
  • Difference in altitude: 330 m downhill
  • Restaurants along the way: Restaurants Gstaad
The view is slightly elevated from the Turbach valley towards Gstaad - out of the valley. The valley is dotted with chalets and small barns, while the mountain flanks to the right and left are covered with forest. Rocky peaks can be seen to the rear.

Turbach valley

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
W39 Arnensee Circular Trail - More
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easy
1:0 h
3,4 km
19 m
19 m
W39 Arnensee Circular Trail
Hike

Parking Arnensee - rear lakeshore - Parking Arnensee

On the right bank of the lake, a wide gravel track leads to the end of the lake. It has a few small climbs and descents over the 3.5 kilometres, but is easily manageable. However, the left bank of the lake can only be crossed with help in some places. The trail then leads back the same way.

  • Starting and finishing point: Car park at Arnensee
  • Hiking time: 1:30 h
  • Length: 3.5 km
  • Difference in altitude: 20 m up and down
  • Restaurants along the way:

Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen

From Saanenmöser, the road leads past Oeschseite railway station down to Zweisimmen. At Saanenmöser railway station, follow the hiking and biking trail towards Oeschseite and Zweisimmen. The route is characterised by uphill and downhill sections.The first steep section starts right at the «Le Petit Relais» hotel. You can also change back to the train at Oeschseite railway station, halving the distance.

Small hotel, in the foreground a green meadow.

Le Petit Relais

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Summery picture of the mountain world of Lauenen.

Summery picture of the mountain world of Lauenen.

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

Hotel Alpenland in Lauenen - Rohr - Lauenen

Idyllic walk along the Lauibach stream with views of the Rohr moorland. Tarmac and gravel road with a very gentle gradient.The path leads back along the same route. 

  • Starting and finishing point: Hotel Alpenland car park in Lauenen
  • Hiking time: 1:30 h
  • Length: 6 km
  • Restaurant in Lauenen: Hotel Alpenland, Hotel Wildhorn