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Turbach - Giferspitz - Turbach
14,69 km
6:10 hrs.
1.393 m
1.393 m
83
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Starting point of the tour
Turbach
Destination of the tour
Turbach
Lowest point
1.313 m
Highest point
2.533 m
Properties
- Scenic
- Summit route
- Out and back
Mountain hike for experienced and sure-footed hikers to the Giferspitz, the highest mountain in the Saanen region.
The difficult hike begins in the village center of Turbach. From here, the trail first crosses the Turbachbach to the other side of the valley. Afterwards, the trail leads through forest and clearings to the point Bärgli. Shortly afterwards the Berzgummbach is crossed. Past alpine huts and over a grassy ridge you reach the Giferhüttli. Over the stony ridge you reach the summit of the Giferspitz (2,541 M.a.s.l.).
As a way back, we recommend the hike over the Louwenehore and then via Turnelsattel and Obere Turnels back to Turbach. If this is too strenuous for you, you can also return to the starting point via the ascent route.
Properties
Turbach - Berzgumm - Giferhüttli - Giferspitz - Louwenehore - Turnelsattel - Obere Turnels - Turbach
Equipment
Good footwear, snacks to savor during a break - why not a Fondue-Backpack?
Safety information
The trail is mostly steep and partly exposed. Only for experienced, sure-footed mountain hikers and only after the snow has melted.
Public Transit
Bus stop Turbach, Post
Parking
Few parking spaces available in Turbach.
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.
Turbach can be reached from Gstaad by post bus.
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
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