Gsür trail

Mountain Hike

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  • Difficulty
  • Duration 4:0 h
  • Distance 11,0 km
  • 343 hm
  • 930 hm
Important note:
  • the current status of this hiking trail is closed. For further information regarding its reopening, please contact us at +41 33 673 80 80 or via email at adelboden@be-welcome.ch.
  • Descent: 930 elevation meters.

The hike leads along the ridge until the entry to the Gsür-Gräben (rift). The Gsür's (2nd highest mountain of the Niesen mountain chain) craggy southern slope offers an impressive scenery for the hiking trail to Furggi (2091 masl). Here begins a steep descent to Horebrügg that is followed by a gentle walk to Schermtanne (restaurant) and back to the village of Adelboden.

Note(s)
Descent: 930 elevation meters

Approach

To Adelboden by car via Bern – Thun – Spiez – Frutigen.

Public transport

Bus to Adelboden

By train to Frutigen and from there by bus to the stop Adelboden, Post.

Parking

Sufficient parking spaces are available in parking garage Adelboden.

Directions

Tschentenalp - Schwandfälspitz - Gsür Gräben - Furggi - Im Hore - Schermtanne - Adelboden

Safety instructions

Open hiking trails may still be partially covered with snow. Hiking is at your own risk: Tourism Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg accepts no liability whatsoever when using local routes.

Equipment

T3+ – Difficult Mountain Hiking

Path/terrain

Path not always obvious/visible. The more exposed areas can be secured. You may need your hands for balance. Some exposed areas remain, where there is a risk of falling. Pathless sections over scree or talus.If marked according to SWW standards: White-red-white.

Requirements

Good balance and surefootedness. Mid/high top hiking boots are recommended. Average orientation skills. Basic alpine experience.

(Source: SAC Mountain and Alpine Hiking Scale)

Tips

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