Glacier Tongue – Gasterental loop from Bernese Alps
Glacier Tongue – Gasterental loop from Bernese Alps
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Glacier Tongue – Gasterental loop from Bernese Alps
04:38
12.3km
790m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 7, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
106 m
Hotel Restaurant Steinbock Gasterntal
Highlight • Restaurant
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Tip by
1.84 km
Tangelwald
Forest
3.28 km
Junction
Highlight • Structure
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Tip by
6.19 km
On the Schafgrinde (2411 m)
Highlight • Summit
However, those who want to reach the glacier must turn further down towards the Mutthorn Hut (white/blue). There is no access to the glacier from here.
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Tip by
8.54 km
Kandergries Valley
Highlight • Gorge
9.64 km
Suspension Bridge in Gasterntal
Highlight • Bridge
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Tip by
9.68 km
Suspension Bridge Over the River in Verwaltungsregion Oberland
Highlight • Bridge
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Tip by
10.1 km
Glacier Tongue
Highlight • Natural Monument
10.8 km
Gasterental
Highlight • Gorge
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Tip by
12.3 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.83 km
1.71 km
637 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
9.91 km
1.74 km
456 m
164 m
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