Gemmi Trail – Daubensee loop from Leukerbad

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Gemmi Trail – Daubensee loop from Leukerbad

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Gemmi Trail – Daubensee loop from Leukerbad

07:16

14.7km

1,080m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 890 m for 2.91 km

After 4.11 km for 92 m

After 10.9 km for 2.91 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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906 m

Gemmi Trail

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A very well-maintained and safe path. Steep with many stone steps and stairs. Tip: Very pleasant in the early morning hours, as the path is located among the rocks and is mostly in full sun at midday.

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3.49 km

View of Leukerbad from Gemmi Pass

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The view from the Gemmi Pass down to Leukerbad is not for the faint-hearted... The way up or down also requires a lot of concentration. The easy alternative: take the cable car up or down.

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3.65 km

Gemmi Pass Trail

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The Gemmi Pass is a 2268 m above sea level[1][2] high mountain pass in Switzerland. It is located in the Valais municipality of Leukerbad in the Bernese Alps and forms …

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5.89 km

Daubensee

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This crystal-clear mountain lake lies between Daubenhorn (2,942 metres) and Rinderhorn (3,448 metres). Its high alpine location makes the hike around it an absolute highlight. It is about two hours' …

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8.10 km

Daubensee

Lake

8.72 km

High-alpine meadow landscape at the Daubensee

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🌾🏞️ The mudflats at Daubensee are a fascinating natural phenomenon that is characterized by its unique ecological conditions. This special landscape is created when bodies of water in the alpine …

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9.85 km

View of Lake Daubensee

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Here you have a great view down to the Daubensee and there is seating for a comfortable rest.

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10.2 km

Gemmi Cable Car Mountain Station

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The cable car is open all year round. Starting point for many beautiful hikes and tours.
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12.7 km

Gemmi Pass South Ramp

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Leukerbad to Gemmi
Ascent via a wide hiking trail, but a pair of good shoes is recommended and also a bit of fitness 😉

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

2.06 km

1.24 km

272 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

3.29 km

272 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

4°C

51 %

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Comments

July 27, 2024,Gemmipass - Daubensee - Leukerbad

First we take the Gemmibahn from Leukerbad to the mountain station at 2350 m above sea level.

A leisurely hike then takes us to the Daubensee. We are surrounded by an impressive mountain landscape.

Back at the restaurant at the Gemmi mountain station we treat ourselves to a coffee before we set off on the very steep climb back to …

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