Ice Walking on Oeschinensee
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In high winter, the high peaks of Blüemlisalp in the east and Fründenhorn and Doldenhorn in the south ensure that hardly a ray of sunlight reaches the valley basin. Lake Oeschinen is therefore something like a piece of the Arctic in the Bernese Oberland. A thick layer of ice covers the surface of the lake. Provided there is a sufficiently long period of cold weather beforehand, the lake can usually be entered without any problems.
There are two loops of different lengths on the lake. The long loop can be shortened. Depending on the conditions, only the short loop may be open.
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 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, 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.
Hiking 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.