Sunnbüel high-altitude trail Kandersteg
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Cross-country skiers with good downhill technique start the route at the mountain station. For weaker skiers, however, we recommend walking down the first steep descent.
The 5 km (depending on snow conditions between 3.5 - 8 km) circuit leads along the flat Spittelmatte at the foot of the Altels and offers a breathtaking experience in Kandersteg.
In combination with a Kandersteg regional cross-country ski pass, we offer a connection pass for the cable car for the 2023/24 winter season at an attractive CHF 80.00. In combination with a cross-country ski pass, we offer our cross-country skiers discounted prices for the return journey on the Kandersteg-Sunnbüel aerial cableway. Available at the ticket office at the Sunnbüel valley station.
Cross-country skiing is an ideal endurance sport for humans - and also for your dog. Your four-legged friend is welcome on this trail. Please collect your four-legged friend's business, do not let him run free and be considerate of other cross-country skiers. There is an annual pass for your dog for CHF 15.00. Available at the ticket office at the Sunnbüel valley station.
A changing room, lockers and showers are available at the mountain station.
Public transport
To the south the Lötschberg, to the north the Kandertal: this railway station between Brig (38 min.) and Berne (61 min.) runs every hour - an ideal base for many excursions.
The AFA bus runs every hour within 10 minutes from Kandersteg railway station to the valley station of the cable car. The gondola then takes you comfortably up to 1936 metres above sea level.
Directions
From the Sunnbüel mountain station via the feeder trail to the Spittelmatte cross-country skiing hut.
Cross-country skiers with good downhill technique can ski the steep descent on the feeder trail. For weaker skiers, however, we recommend walking down the first steep descent on the feeder trail.
Safety instructions
Please note that you are basically on your own responsibility! The cross-country skiing association does not maintain its own rescue system and does not make a final slope check, as is usual in alpine skiing areas. Please also note the SOS information signs as well as the board of rules of conduct at the cross-country skiing centre.
Equipment
Hat, gloves, sunglasses: reliable equipment is particularly important on the cross-country trails. What dresses best? Ask our specialists in the numerous sports shops in the destination.
Tips
Whether with the classic technique or skating: cross-country skiing is healthy and fun!