Gemmipass Tour - Sunnbüel Kandersteg
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The cable car Sunnbüel takes you from Kandersteg to Sunnbüel where the hike begins. Take the historic path to the Gemmi Pass, which was an important transport link between the cantons of Bern and Valais a few hundred years ago. First a short descent to the plain "Spittelmatte", followed by the ascent to the mountain hotel Schwarenbach. The hike continues towards the Daubensee lake and finally to the destination, the Gemmi pass (2322 m a.s.l.) Here you will be rewarded with an impressive view of the Valais Alps. You can now hike back the same way or take the Gemmibahn down to Leukerbad to get to Kandersteg by bus or train.
Approach
By car via Spiez - Frutigen or by car train from Goppenstein to Kandersteg.
Public transport
The Lötschberg to the south, the Kandertal to the north: this station between Brig (38 min.) and Bern (61 min.) has hourly intervals - an ideal base for many excursions.
Arrival Sunnbüel
Please board in the direction of Gemmipass and Arvenseen! The AFA bus runs every hour within 10 minutes from Kandersteg train station to the valley station of the cable car. The gondola then takes you comfortably up to 1936 m above sea level.
Parking
The destination is fixed, the parking place as well - on this map drivers can quickly and easily find the right parking possibility in the Oberland community. Well then: Engine off, hiking boots on!
Safety instructions
The signposts for winter hiking trails are pink. The intermediate markings are poles and have a pink tip.
Winter hiking trails are generally safe to walk on. Be aware of the risk of slipping when icy.
Even open hiking trails may still be partially covered with snow. The walk is at your own risk: Tourism Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg assumes no liability when using local routes.
Equipment
Hat, gloves, sunglasses: reliable equipment is especially important on winter trails. What dresses best? Ask our specialists in the numerous sports shops in the destination.
Tips
Why not hike up the Gemmi Pass on a sledge? Sledges can be hired at the top station of the Sunnbüel cable car. You can enjoy a speedy toboggan run back down to Sunnbüel in sections. Watch out: hikers!
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