Höh Tour - Kandersteg village
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The Höh invites you to take an attractive circular hike. From Kandersteg railway station, head north towards the weir. The path along the banks of the steaming Kander, whose banks are covered with glittering hoarfrost crystals on cold winter days, is charming. After crossing under the Lötschberg railway line at the barrage weir, the trail first follows a tarred road, then branches off and heads uphill along a forest path. The sparse rays of the winter sun, which are particularly appreciated in Kandersteg due to the towering surrounding mountains, are often only able to penetrate the dense forest for a short time during the ascent. When walking along the winter hiking trail, keep to the pink-coloured signs that guide you to the Höh site. From there, it is worth taking a short detour to the Höh vantage point with its charming view of Kandersteg and the surrounding peaks. Go through woodland and along the edge of the forest on quiet forest paths down to the houses of Bütschels. There you turn left towards the railway line and follow it to Kandersteg station, which you reach through the extended platform subway.
Please note that the "Höh" trail is partly available for shared use for cross-country skiing, hiking, horse riding and snowshoeing.
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.
Parking
The destination is set, and so is the parking space - on this map, drivers can quickly and easily find the right parking option in the Oberland municipality. Well then: engine off, winter hiking boots on!
Safety instructions
The signposts of winter hiking trails are pink. The intermediate markers are poles and have a pink tip.
Winter hiking trails can usually be walked on without danger. In case of icing, be aware of the danger of slipping.
Walking is at your own risk: Tourism Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg accepts no liability whatsoever 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
2 or 8 kilometres, across the plateau or the valley floor: The choice of winter hiking trails is large in Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg. Even experienced outdoor walkers will still find enough new territory to explore.