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Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Frutigen-Niedersimmental
Kandersteg

Sunnbüel mountain station – Berghotel Schwarenbach loop from Sunnbüel

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Frutigen-Niedersimmental
Kandersteg

Sunnbüel mountain station – Berghotel Schwarenbach loop from Sunnbüel

Moderate

4.9

(27)

156

hikers

Sunnbüel mountain station – Berghotel Schwarenbach loop from Sunnbüel

04:46

12.1km

630m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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1

7 m

Sunnbüel mountain station

Highlight • Rest Area

Final stop for the cable car from Kandersteg. From here the hike to the Gemmi Pass, about three hours' walk away, starts.

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2

538 m

Path Along the Cliff

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The narrow path leads through beautiful vegetation directly below the rock face

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3

1.64 km

View of Kandersteg and Gasterntal

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Brilliant vantage point with a wonderful view of Kandersteg and the Gasterntal

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4

1.90 km

Üschinengrat

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Wear long pants! On a route of approx. 400m high nettles hang on both sides of the narrow path (the hiking trail or the nettles cannot be avoided).

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6.13 km

Schwarzgrätli

Mountain Pass

6

7.89 km

Berghotel Schwarenbach

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The perfect stop for a lunch break on the way to the Gemmi Pass. Enchanting scenery, excellent service, and a charming, rustic atmosphere.

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7

8.72 km

View towards Sunnbüel

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You have this wonderful view from a path steeped in history that connects the cantons of Bern and Valais. The first package tour through Switzerland, organized by Thomas Cook, used to cross this transition.

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8

8.82 km

Very beautiful route, especially in winter from Sunnbüel, mostly easy route.

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9

10.9 km

Spittelmatte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A good shelter for cross-country skiers in winter...

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11.7 km

Altelshütte

Alpine Hut

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12.1 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.14 km

4.23 km

1.69 km

Surfaces

4.47 km

4.19 km

3.40 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,430 m)

Lowest point (1,870 m)

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Friday 5 June

7°C

1°C

28 %

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