Detail
Yehudi Menuhin Philosophers Trail
3,33 km
1:00 hrs.
8 m
42 m
72
TOP Easy
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Starting point of the tour
Gstaad, Kapälliplatz
Destination of the tour
Menuhin Center Saanen
Lowest point
1.009 m
Highest point
1.052 m
Properties
- Refreshment stops available
- Family-friendly
The Philosophers Trail
Information board number 9
Information board number 11
On this path along the Saane, the hiker is accompanied by 12 panels with quotations from Lord Yehudi Menuhin (1916 - 1999). The great musician, violinist, humanist and honorary citizen of the municipality of Saanen founded the now world-famous Menuhin Festival in 1957.
From Kapälliplatz in Gstaad, stroll in the direction of Saanen until you reach the Galerie Atelier d'Artiste. Pass the railroad underpass in the direction of Gschwend and follow the Saane. A quiet, shady path leads from there along the river to Stiftung Alpenruhe - a home for the disabled with a cafeteria and a petting zoo. Afterwards you hike to the Chouflisbach, which leads you back to the Saane. Follow it until you reach the village of Saanen. After a recommended visit to the Museum of the landscape Saanen and the Menuhin Center Saanen, your walk ends at the nearby Mauritius Church.
Properties
Gstaad - Saanen
Equipment
Good footwear, snacks to savor during a break - why not a Fondue-Backpack? Further Infroamtion on www.gstaad.ch/fondueland
Tip of the author
A leaflet is available at the tourist offices of the region.
Menuhin Center in Saanen.
Public Transit
Gstaad train station
As of the first night, free use of the public transport in the Destination Gstaad as well as in the Lenk-Simmental region with the Gstaad Card. You can find more information about the Gstaad Card at: www.gstaad.ch/gstaadcard
As of the first night, free use of the public transport in the Destination Gstaad as well as in the Lenk-Simmental region with the Gstaad Card. You can find more information about the Gstaad Card at: www.gstaad.ch/gstaadcard
Parking
Various parking spaces and car parks are available in Gstaad.
Getting There
The Destination Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The Destination is easily accessed by rail or car from the regions around Lake Thun and Lake Geneva and the Gruyere region Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey. The main means of transport in the destination of Gstaad are the "MOB" (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) train and numerous post bus lines.
More information on gstaad.ch: Travel & Public Transport.
Additional Information
See also
Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Haus des Gastes
Promenade 41
3780 Gstaad
Tel.: +41 (0)33 748 81 81
E- Mail: info@gstaad.ch
www.gstaad.ch
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