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Rüwlispass Trail: St. Stephan - Rüwlispass - Turbach

9,03 km

3:53 hrs.

724 m

335 m

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Starting point of the tour

St. Stephan

Destination of the tour

Turbach

Lowest point

993 m

Highest point

1.718 m

Properties

Linear route
Scenic
Clear area

Source : Destination Gstaad

Not marked snowshoe hike from St. Stephan over the Rüwlispass to Turbach.

The not-marked snowshoe trail starts at St. Stephan station. The first part runs west along the cleared road via Fangli and Dürri to Eggetli. Shortly after that, you leave the road and walk a section over the land before continuing on the uncleared road via Vorderi Bire and Underem Mulcheweg to the Pflanzhüttebode. A little later you reach the highest point of the trail, the Rüwlispass. Here you can lean back, relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the panorama towards St. Stephan and Turbach. Then the trail continues over Zwitzeregg. The trail in this area mostly follows the summer hiking trail downwards to Turbach.

It is also possible to start in Turbach and hike up to the Rüwlispass from this side. After that, you can walk easily down to St. Stephan.

Properties

St. Stephan - Vorderi Bire - Underem Mulcheweg - Rüwlispass - Turbach

Equipment

We recommend the following equipment: snowshoes, sturdy and waterproof mountain boots, light to medium backpack, protection against the cold, sun protection, hiking sticks, pocket pharmacy, snacks, tea in a thermos bottle, mobile phone.

Not obligatory but recommended: Avalanche transceiver (LVS)

Tip of the author

Take into account the timetable for the train Gstaad – St. Stephan and the bus line Gstaad Dorf – Turbach Rotengraben.

Safety information

The route of this snowshoe trail is neither signalled nor specially prepared.

Plan every snowshoe tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.

Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.

Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.

Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.

Public Transit

Outward journey: by train via Zweisimmen to St. Stephan station

Return journey: by bus from Turbach to Gstaad train station.

Or the other way round, if the route is started in Turbach.

Parking

Parking School St. Stephan

Parking at Rotengraben (start of the trail) or in Turbach village (1st section winter hiking trail, then snowshoe trail).

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.

More information on gstaad.ch: Travel & Public Transport.

Additional Information

Further information on snowshoe tours in the destination of Gstaad: www.gstaad.ch

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Rüwlispass Trail: St. Stephan - Rüwlispass - Turbach

Not marked snowshoe hike from St. Stephan over the Rüwlispass to Turbach.

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