Brandsee – Lake Elsig loop from Höchst

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Frutigen-Niedersimmental

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Brandsee – Lake Elsig loop from Höchst

Moderate

4.5

(24)

103

hikers

Brandsee – Lake Elsig loop from Höchst

02:26

7.15km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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533 m

View of Andermatt from Höchst

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Höchst is a small collection of holiday homes and restaurants, which offers a breathtaking view due to its location directly on the mountain.

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1.41 km

View of Adelboden

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The view of the valley is very impressive. If the weather is right, you can overlook the entire valley from here. A little rest is definitely worth it here.

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1.96 km

Brandsee

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Beautifully landscaped lake on the Elsigenalp, also suitable for swimming.

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1.98 km

Brandsee Elsigenalp

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Storage lake for snowmaking in winter. In the summer there is a SUP and yoga event.

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3.15 km

Lake Elsig

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Beautiful lake with barbecue areas and benches. In mid-September we were the only ones there. There was no wind and so there was absolute silence over the lake. Beautiful.

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4.24 km

Elsigenalp

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The Elsigenalp is a small but beautiful hiking area above Adelboden. The alp can be reached by cable car. Since two beautiful lakes can be reached from the mountain station …

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