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    • Kandersteg, Switzerland

      Hike over Bunderchrinde Pass in the Bernese Alps

      5.0
      10 mi / 4000 ft gain
      The hike starts in the town of Kandersteg and ends in the town of Adelboden. If you want to make it an out-and-back, you can hike from Kandersteg to Bunderchrinde Pass then back down.Getting to Kandersteg from any major city by train is easy. From the train station, follow the "yellow" signs to B...
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    • Kandersteg, Switzerland

      Hike Oeschinensee Lake and Blumlisalp Hut

      3.0
      6 mi / 2000 ft gain
      Words and photos cannot accurately depict the beauty you will find in this area. The breathtaking emerald waters of Oeschinen Lake are the highlight of this incredible hike that requires little effort reach. The surrounding Alps provide and unbeatable backdrop, and in warmer months, multiple wate...
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    • Kandersteg, Switzerland

      Oeschinensee Panorama Loop, Hohtürli, and Wildi frau

      10 mi / 3854 ft gain
      Brass Tax: Length – Variable by choice Elevation Gain – 3,584 ft Time – 4+ hours – 2 days Stay – 47-84$ / night Difficulty – Difficult Hohtürli in Swiss German means “High Little Door”. This pass sits at an elevation of 2,778 meters (9,114 feet) in the Bernese Oberland. Making it the highest pas...
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    • Leukerbad, Switzerland

      Hike and Climb Daubenhorn

      5.0
      1.2 mi / 3280.8 ft gain
      There are many Via Ferratas in the European Alps. They provide a unique way to get to some impressive places with minimal equipment and climbing skills. A Via Ferrata is a protected climbing route, made of steel. You secure yourself to cables (using a special attachment on your harness) and climb...
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    • Leukerbad, Switzerland

      Lake Dauben Loop

      3.08 mi / 312 ft gain
      Lake Dauben (Daubensee in German) is located on Gemmi Pass, an ancient high mountain pass that has been walked since the Middle Ages – even Sherlock Holmes walks this route in "The Final Problem"! The lake has a subsurface runoff and drains completely in late autumn, but the trip can also be done...
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    • Leukerbad, Switzerland

      Hike to Lämmeren Cabin and Lake

      5 mi / 492.1 ft gain
      Take the cable way from Leukerbad to Gemmi Pass. Facing away from the mountain station (north), head left (west) and follow the track to "Lämmerenhütte" (Lämmeren Cabin). The track leads through a small tunnel that was once built by the Swiss Army.The tunnel leads to the glacier forefield of the ...
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    • Leukerbad, Switzerland

      Hike up Gemmi Pass

      3.0
      2.1 mi / 3074.1 ft gain
      Gemmi Pass is an absolutely stunning place, with its secluded scenery and the amazing views over the Swiss Alps. While people usually choose the easy way and take the cable car up the mountain they miss out on the most rewarding part: The epic trail leading from the village of Leukerbad to Gemmi ...
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    • Leukerbad, Switzerland

      Hike Majing Lake

      2.5 mi / 656.2 ft gain
      If you want to get great night views on your hike out, start at 2 am in the village of Leukerbad. There's parking at "Obere Maressen", which is also the starting point. Follow the track to Majingsee. There are multiple routes to the lake but make sure to stay on this trail - it's definetely the b...
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    • Leukerbad, Switzerland

      Explore Dala Gorge

      Start at "Obere Maressen" and follow the walkway through the forest. You'll find detailled informations at a clearing just before the gorge.The bridges leading through the gorge are safe to use, but that doesn't mean you won't need to be careful. Make use of the numerous viewing platforms and ben...
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    • Leukerbad, Switzerland

      Hiking on Torrenthorn

      1862.2 mi / 2132.5 ft gain
      Start in the early morning by taking the cable way (either from Leukerbad or Flaschen valley station) to Rinderhütte. The trail from Rinderhütte to Torrenthorn is nicely done and well marked so you won't need to climb. However, depending on the amount of gear you have in your backpack it can be q...
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    • Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

      Explore the Valley of Lauterbrunnen

      5.0
      3.5 mi / 200 ft gain
      If you're looking for a day in-between the big hiking days or a relaxing walk, Laterbrunnen is the place to be. Its one of those places that you always see in the pictures and I'll be the first to say it definitely lived up to its expectations. Its a smaller town up in the mountains, that can be ...
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    • Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

      Hike to Kleine Scheidegg from Wengen in the Bernese Highlands

      5.0
      9.3 mi / 2788.7 ft gain
      This summer hike from the picturesque ski town of Wengen in the Bernese Alps to Kleine Scheidegg is an easy (although sometimes reasonably steep) trail along a well signposted gravel trail. You start the hike at Wengen train station. When you exit the station bear right and follow the upper road....
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    • Wilderswil, Switzerland

      Canyoning in the Saxetenbach Gorge

      Interlaken, Switzerland; a city known for its extreme sports and gorgeous scenery is a European city that is not to be missed. While you can experience the traditional extreme sports such as paragliding, bungee jumping or skydiving here, it’s a slightly less extreme yet more unique option you sho...
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    • Gündlischwand, Switzerland

      Trek in the Swiss Alps

      68 mi
      The Trek: Words cannot describe the unparalleled beauty and scenery you will experience on this trek. The journey starts at Schynige Platte where you get your first up-close glimpse of the Berner Oberland including the Eiger, Jungfrau, Monch, and Wetterhorn. From there you will wind up and down t...
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    • Interlaken, Switzerland

      Hike to Harder Kulm

      5.0
      5 mi / 2400 ft gain
      There are a few different ways to reach the top of Harder Kulm, which are mainly dependent upon your budget and fitness level. The way many people reach the top is by a cable car, that depending on when you go, can cost around CHF 32.00, which is close to USD 32.00. The alternative way is by trai...
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    • Icogne, Switzerland

      Hike the Bisse du Ro to Lac de Tseuzier

      11.9 mi / 1387.8 ft gain
      The trail along the Bisse du Ro has its origins in the 15th-century Swiss villagers who painstakingly carved water canals out of the mountainsides in order to irrigate the farmlands of the Valais. It hugs the cliffs all the way to the Ertentse River, with stunning mountain panoramas across the va...
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    Guides, Insights and Stories from Kandersteg

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    VIDEO: This Swiss Ski Photographer Is Color Blind (and Takes Amazing Photos)

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