Karst Rock Formations – Hinterstockensee loop from Erlenbach
Karst Rock Formations – Hinterstockensee loop from Erlenbach
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Karst Rock Formations – Hinterstockensee loop from Erlenbach
08:03
17.2km
1,530m
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 7.42 km for 1.77 km
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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3.12 km
Stockhorn
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4.19 km
Chrindi mid-station (Stockhorn cable car)
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- valley station in Erlenbach im Simmental (725 m)
- intermediate station Chrindi (1642 m)
- summit station (2139 m)
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4.36 km
Chrindi Middle Station (Stockhornbahn)
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4.39 km
Karst Rock Formations
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Origin: The soluble limestone is eroded by the weathering and the slightly acid rain. This creates cracks, crevices, gullies and caves in the …
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4.52 km
Hinterstockensee
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7.12 km
Stockhorn mountain station, restaurant with terrace
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stockhorn.ch/gastronomie/restaurants/panoramarestaurant-stockhorn
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7.67 km
View of Oberstockensee and Hinterstockensee
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9.21 km
Oberstockenalp Mountain Inn
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17.2 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.55 km
4.29 km
2.16 km
1.10 km
989 m
118 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
8.47 km
3.02 km
2.34 km
1.73 km
1.30 km
352 m
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Sunday 23 August
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14°C
22 %
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Comments
The ascent went from Erlenbach i. Simmental over the saddle between Chaibehorn and Stand to Oberstockensee. At the lake, the silence was as touching as the -quietness on the lake - mirror-smooth - a gift of nature.
We continued via the Strüssigrat - which requires some …
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