Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
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
Via Cook: Gemmi - Kandersteg
Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 15.50 km
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 hours
- 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
Arrival
- Starting point
- Gemmi (Altitude: 2350 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Leukerbad, Gemmi-Bahnen Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Kandersteg (Altitude: 1174 m)
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children >12 years
- 50+
To discover on the trail
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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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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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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
Season
All season
Contact
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges / Parc naturel Pfyn-FingesKirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60
www.pfyn-finges.ch