Detail
Bergstation Sanetsch – Stausee – Bergstation Sanetsch
4,08 km
1:15 hrs.
28 m
28 m
100
TOP Moderate
Best season
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Starting point of the tour
Cable car station Sanetsch
Destination of the tour
Cable car station Sanetsch
Lowest point
2.033 m
Highest point
2.061 m
Properties
- Circular route
- Refreshment stops available
- Family-friendly
- Cableway ascent/descent
Sanetschsee
Sanetschsee Bergwanderweg
Sanetschsee Bergwanderweg Treppe
Sanetschsee Bergwanderweg
Hike in the varied, exceptional landscape around the Sanetsch lake. Especially in autumn, the region on the border with Valais is a colorful feast for the eyes.
The hike starts with a comfortable gondola ride from Gsteig. Those who prefer to walk will be uphill for 2-3 hours. Once at the top, the day's destination is already in sight: the Sanetsch reservoir. The mostly flat circular trail leads through a diverse fauna. At 2252 meters above sea level, lush pastures alternate with rocky slopes. Good surefootedness is required in some places. The cold mountain lake provides cooling on a warm hiking day - in the form of a short swim or a soothing footbath. After the round hike, a stop at the Auberge du Sanetsch is not to be missed. The small restaurant spoils its guests with local specialties.
With the post bus it is also possible to cross the pass into the Valais.
The gondola lift operates daily from mid-June to the end of October.
Properties
Cable car station Sanetsch – Lake Sanetsch – Cable car station Sanetsch
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
Those brave enough will certainly want to enjoy a refreshing dip in the lake’s cold mountain waters. Tired hikers, for their part, can cool their feet instead. Climbers can choose from a multitude of very fine climbing routes with various degrees of difficulty. More detailed information is available from the local mountain guide offices.
Safety information
The hiking circuit around the lake of Sanetsch is easy and follows the beautiful lakeshore sections. Now and again there are a couple of rocky sections to negotiate, with minor differences in elevation. Sturdy footwear is recommended.
Public Transit
From the Bernese side: Take the post bus to the "Gsteig b. Gstaad, Post" stop. Then approx. 25 minutes on foot to the Sanetsch valley station and with the gondola lift to the Lake Sanetsch.
From the Valais side: A post bus runs daily from Sion to Lake Sanetsch.
Parking
Parking spaces are available at the Cable car valley station Sanetsch in Innergsteig.
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. Gsteig can be reached from Gstaad by post bus.
More information on gstaad.ch: Travel & Public Transport.
Additional Information
More information about the hiking trails in the Destination Gstaad: www.gstaad.ch/hiking
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