Fortuna Trail Elsigenalp
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After the steep ascent through the mountain forest, the first big reward soon follows. The Brandsee, with its turquoise water, enchants. Then it continues over narrow paths, past alpine flowers and grazing cows to the dreamy Elsigsee. The route delights not only with its lakes but also with its view. From the panoramic trail, this extends to Frutigen.
Approach
Leave the A6 / A8 motorway at the Spiez exit towards “Kandersteg / car shuttle”. Continue to Reichenbach and Frutigen. In Frutigen, leave the bypass at the “Frutigen Süd” exit towards Adelboden until Achseten. Follow the sign “Elsigbach” in Achseten and turn immediately left to Elsigbach just after the second bridge.
Public Transport
Arrival:
By BLS to Frutigen, then by bus towards Adelboden to the church Achseten, bus to Elsigbach, then by cable car to Elsigenalp. The bus ride Achseten – Elsigbach requires a reservation.
Return trip:
By BLS from Frutigen
Benefit from a 20% discount on arrival and return with public transport, on-call bus, and cable car to Elsigenalp.
Buy discounted hiking ticket online: webshop
Parking
Parking is available at the valley station of the Elsigenalp cable car. The parking fee is CHF 5.–. Additional free parking spaces are available at the Berggasthaus Höchst on Metsch.
Directions
At the valley station of the Elsigbahn, this trail really gets going right away. The first altitude meters are challenging. But those who let their gaze wander will already discover a wealth of fragrant alpine flowers. And for those who want even more alpine support on the way up, the mountain cable car is available. Once at the top, the path continues gently uphill to the turquoise Brandsee. It’s worth dipping your feet into the sparkling water or refreshing your face. Then continue over narrow paths, through flower-strewn alpine meadows and along babbling brooks to the Elsigsee. What a gem! Once circled and the surrounding colors absorbed, it’s another “must-have-seen” on this route. After that, the trail leads back towards the mountain inn Elsigen, where the panoramic trail awaits. It provides the crowning finish to this route. Flowing, it opens up the view across the valley and lets you forget space and time. Those who run here take a special piece of mountain love home with them.
Safety Instructions
The more extreme the conditions, the more important the equipment. Longer hikes in the mountains require, for example, weatherproof clothing and a small running backpack with provisions.
Equipment
Must have:
Rescue blanket
Mobile phone
Food & water
Wind-/rain jacket
Nice to have:
Trail running shoes
Trail running backpack
Headlamp
Poles
Forgot something? No problem: our sports shops are happy to help with suitable equipment.
Tips
If you don’t want to do so many altitude meters, you can simply shorten this round trip with the cable car .
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