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Via Cook: Gemmi - Kandersteg

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 - 6hLength: 15.50 km

Season

All season

Contact

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Kirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60

www.pfyn-finges.ch

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - Visitors rave about the splendid views of the Monte-Rosa massif, the Weisshorn,Matterhorn and Dent Blanche.The mule track still leads past the Dauben Lake to Schwarenbach mountain hotel, which is steeped in history, and then further on to Kandersteg.

Visitors rave about the splendid views of the Monte-Rosa massif, the Weisshorn, Matterhorn and Dent Blanche. The mule track still leads past the Dauben Lake to Schwarenbach mountain hotel, which is steeped in history, and then further on to Kandersteg.

Route-information

Route-information

Length
15.50 km
Amount untarred route
15.50 km
Altitude difference descent
1250 m
Time required
4 - 6h
Level technique
Middle
Level condition
Middle
Height profile view map

Details

Possibilities for catering

Catering facilities and accommodation in Leukerbad:
- Hotel Residenz Paradis, + 41 (0)27 470 12 33, www.hotel-paradis.ch
- Restaurant Weidstübli, +41 (0)27 470 35 58, www.weidstuebli.ch

Arrival

Starting point
Gemmi (Altitude: 2350 m)
Arrival by public transport
Leukerbad, Gemmi-Bahnen Timetable SBB
Destination
Kandersteg (Altitude: 1174 m)
Arrival by public transport
Kandersteg, Bahnhof Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+

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Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Bearded vulture

The bearded vulture with a wing-span of over 2.6 metres is the largest bird in the Alps. There are numerous stories about this bird from the past, which are evidenced by old trivial names such as "chamois vulture" or "lamb vulture".

Fauna
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Gemmi

In summer you can go walking, rock-climbing or fishing on the Gemmi. In winter you can go tobogganing, walking or cross-country skiing... Enjoy the wonderful view from the Gemmi down into the valley!

Infrastructure SummerInfrastructure WinterFunicular
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Dauben Lake

A lake in summer - cross-country skiing in winter. There are also beautiful walks around the Dauben Lake. In winter you can do cross-country skiing or go for a beautiful winter walk.

ViewpointWaters
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Hotel Residenz Paradis

The family-friendly Hotel Paradis is based in a peaceful and central location in Leukerbad. The B&B hotel offers a very friendly service with 1-6 beds, a generous breakfast buffet and a wide range of holiday apartments.

HotelGuest houseRoom / Holiday flat

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