Kandersteg – Oeschinensee – Hohtürli – Griesalp
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From Kandersteg railway station to the centre of the village. At the church head out of the valley for a while and turn off before the tourist office. Through the shady Öschiwald 's continue the ascent to the world-famous Oeschinensee. The lake with a depth of 60 m was created by a rockfall from Doldenhorn. The rocks and rubble stopped the lake from draining. The lake has an underground outlet and reappears in Öschibach.
The ascent from the lake is through unspoiled nature and by the rock beams to Underbärgli. A slightly steeper ascent takes you across Alpine meadows and through rocky stretches to Oberbärgli.
Crossing the expansive side moraine of Blüemlisalp glacier climb through the rocky scree on the southern slope of the Schwarzhorn. With every step the view over the rock crevices and glaciers of the imposing mountain becomes clearer. Suddenly, you reach the level of the pass at Hohtürli. Blüemlisalp SAC mountain hut, with overnight lodging, simple food and drinks, is about 60 m higher. The brilliant white peaks of the Blüemlisalp summits are close by.
Take extra care on your descent to the Kiental side! Continue along an expansive rocky stretch, following the winding mountain route with its steep drop to Oberi Bundalp. Carry on to Underi Bundalp where a wide Alpine path cuts through woodland and meadows to Hotel Griesalp and the Postbus stop.
Variant: Use of the Oeschinen gondola lift
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
Parking
The destination has been decided, and so has the parking space - on this map, drivers can quickly and easily find the right parking facility in the Oberland municipality. Well then: engine off, hiking boots on!
Safety instructions
Open hiking trails may also 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
Inthe partly exposed terrain of this red white marked tour, sure footed hikers with goodwalking shoes will feel r ight at home. With a bit of orientation, you can reach one of our eightmountain huts for some welcome rest.