Lake Oeschinen – View of Oeschinensee loop from Kandersteg

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Lake Oeschinen – View of Oeschinensee loop from Kandersteg

Hard

4.8

(750)

4,269

hikers

Lake Oeschinen – View of Oeschinensee loop from Kandersteg

06:35

16.7km

880m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.41 km for 1.08 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.72 km

Lake Oeschinen

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A stunningly beautiful lake, surrounded by several two- and three-thousand-meter peaks. The relatively easy climb makes this destination worthwhile for the whole family. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Restaurants and boat rentals are also available.

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4.98 km

Lakeside Trail at Lake Oeschinen

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Beautiful mountain lake, even if the weather didn't play along, it was definitely a worthwhile climb

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5.31 km

Oeschinensee

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Once again a highlight from Oeschinensee ... ;-) One of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Switzerland.

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5.65 km

View of the Oeschinensee lake

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Magnificent high-altitude lake, but a lot of people! Remember to come early enough in the morning to be quiet.

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5.88 km

Cave with View of Oeschinen Lake

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Here you can seek some shelter from the rain.

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6.02 km

Panorama Trail Above Oeschinensee

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While hiking here, you'll enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Oeschinen. With such a picturesque sight, it's worth taking a moment to stop, sit in the grass, and simply soak in the panorama.

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6.85 km

View of Oeschinensee

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Wonderful view of the Oeschinensee.

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7.92 km

Panoramic view of Oeschinensee Pass

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16.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.92 km

5.58 km

1.86 km

804 m

445 m

138 m

Surfaces

5.32 km

5.23 km

2.45 km

2.21 km

796 m

700 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,980 m)

Lowest point (1,160 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

14°C

4°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

September 8, 2025,Oeschinensee - Die Perle im Berner Oberland 🤩👌🏻🇨🇭

Lake Oeschinen was already on my to-do list!
A beautiful mountain lake lined with imposing 3,000-meter peaks. In places, the rock faces drop vertically for several hundred meters.
The climb to over 400 meters above sea level is definitely worth it, as the view of the turquoise sky is simply breathtaking!👌🏻
Today started off quite well weather-wise, then clouded over …

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August 9, 2025,Oeschinensee gondola up, high loop and walk down

Komoot had the wrong path marked as closed - this route is longer than the normal one.

August 3, 2025,Wandeling

Beautiful route, unfortunately ridiculously busy. Because a number of influencers have been there, it now looks like a fashion show in white sneakers. It's just waiting for accidents.

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August 9, 2023,🐕🥾 Oeschinensee 🇨🇭 💦

So today I took you with me to what is probably the most famous mountain lake in Switzerland.

There are several parking spaces at the valley station.

Of course there was a lot going on on the hiking trail. But you never got stuck in traffic and could hike well. 😉 Because of a rock fall, you can no longer …

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June 12, 2023,Hochtour Oeschinensee

You also have the option of taking the gondola up and down for 30 sfr, so the tour isn't quite as strenuous. But you should still be sure-footed and not afraid of heights. Demanding tour but super nice.

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September 24, 2021,Öschinensee

We were just about to climb when we heard thundering noises. We looked around and saw boulders falling on the other side of the mountain. It's pretty impressive how these big chunks fell and disintegrated. No wonder the way around the back of the lake is closed….

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August 28, 2022,Oeschinensee obere Runde

Hike with a sensational view of the lake. Good condition, no fear of heights are required. You read again and again about sure-footedness, but then you find isolated families with children aged 5 on the way.

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September 7, 2024,Oeschinensee #Nopeople #Justkidding 🤣

@Deleted User You can see the expert 😄👍 But there were also a lot of other people, we just took the photo at the right moment 😎 It was almost like in Zermatt, people came from all corners of the world 🌎

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