Οι καλύτερες ορεινές πεζοπορίες στο Εσπάς Μίτελαντ

The small, charming Allmen cable car takes hikers from Kandersteg to lofty heights – completely away from mass tourism. The ride in the historic cabin feels almost like a journey back in time: a gentle whirring sound glides over alpine meadows, rocks, and fir trees, while the valley quickly opens up beneath you. Once at the top, a quiet starting point awaits for scenic mountain hikes away from the main cable cars.

At the entrance, there are handholds for climbing. These make for easy progress for the first few meters.

The Jungfraujoch - Mönchsjoch Hut trail is classified as "difficult" and partially rated SAC T4. On October 25, I find a boulevard, smoothed by a snow groomer. Half of Japan is trudging around there in sneakers. Nothing difficult, nothing T4, but the thin air still makes you sweat. Without sunglasses, you'll quickly get snowblind. If you're afraid of slipping, use simple universal shoe spikes.

Leave the cows alone!

Location: Right next to the mountain station of the Kandersteg-Allmenalp cable car – easily accessible in about a 5-minute drive from Kandersteg and directly accessible without hiking boots. Ambience: Rustic and cozy with a sun terrace and spectacular panoramic views of Kandersteg, Lake Oeschinen, and the surrounding mountains such as Blüemlisalp and Gasterntal. Cuisine: Regional Alpine cuisine with snacks, simple dishes, and homemade alpine cheese – served with the typical hospitality of the Reichen-Grüter host family. Payment: Cash and Twint payments only – please remember! 🧭 This stop is ideal as: A rest stop during a hike to Ueschinenalp, Bunderspitz, or as part of the Via Ferrata-Allmenalp tour, A place for a relaxing break with a view after a strenuous tour, and a meeting point for hikers, paragliders, and climbing enthusiasts. Opening hours high season: mid-May to mid-October, daily operation.

Beautiful viewpoint with a bench to rest

Is there a better souvenir than cheese from the Alp?

It's always nice to cross passes that offer new vistas and allow you to step from one world into another. The Leitere Pass is one of those. Coming from Stockhort, you've got the last few meters of the tour to Gurnigel ahead of you, and you can perhaps look forward to a glass of milk or a cheese at Nünenealp. Or you're on your way toward Stockhorn and see the varied trail via Hohmad, Chatz & Mus, and Walalp for the first time. Yes, it is a beautiful place.