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Gällihorn Trail

Trail Running
GPX
  • Difficulty difficult
  • Duration 4:30 h
  • Distance 18,4 km
  • 1235 m
  • 1235 m

The trail starts in Kandersteg and leads via Winteregg towards Sunnbüel before continuing on a varied mountain path up to the summit of the Gällihorn. Along the way, the alpine perspective constantly changes, offering impressive views into the surrounding valleys.

After the rewarding final ascent, a spectacular view awaits at the summit. The return follows through the idyllic Üschenental, with an enjoyable downhill section back to Kandersteg. A varied tour combining ascent, summit experience and flowing trails.

Approach

By car via Spiez - Frutigen or by car train from Goppenstein to Kandersteg.

 

Public Transport

South of the Lötschberg, north of the Kander Valley. For this point between Brig (38 min.) and Bern (61 min.), an hourly train service is in operation – this is an ideal meeting point for many tours.

 

Parking

Parkings Kandersteg

The destination has been decided, and so has the parking space - on this map, drivers can quickly and easily find the right parking option in the Oberland municipality. Well then: engine off, running shoes on! 

Safety Instructions

The more extreme the conditions, the more important your equipment. Longer mountain tours, for example, require weatherproof clothing and a small running backpack with food.

 

Equipment

Must have:

Emergency blanket

Mobile phone

Snacks and water

Wind- and rain-proof jacket

Nice to have:

Trail running shoes

Trail running backpack

Headlamp

Sticks

Forgotten something? No problem. Our sports stores will be happy to help out with suitable equipment.