Sunnbüel high-altitude trail (Schwarzbach) Kandersteg
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The Schwarzbach trail is the pleasure trail from the high-altitude trails on Sunnbüel. It always stays on the Spittelmatte and has hardly any strenuous ascents. The landscape, on the other hand, is at its finest - what more could you want?
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. For holders of the Kandersteg regional cross-country ski pass, we offer a connecting subscription for the cable car for the 2023/24 winter season at an attractive CHF 80.00. Available at the ticket office at the Sunnbüel valley station.
A changing room, lockers and showers are available at the mountain station.
A small cross-country skiing hut is available on the Spittelmatte.
Approach
By car via Spiez - Frutigen or by car train from Goppenstein to Kandersteg.
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 – this is an ideal meeting point for many tours.
The AFA bus runs every hour from Kandersteg railway station to the cable car valley station within 10 minutes. The gondola then takes you comfortably up to 1936 metres above sea level.
Bus timetable (railway station - Sunnbüel cable car)
Parking
There is a car park right next to the Sunnbüel cable car valley station.
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 always travelling at your own risk! The cross-country skiing association does not maintain its own rescue system and does not carry out final slope checks, as is usual in alpine ski areas.
Equipment
Hat, gloves, sunglasses: reliable equipment is particularly important on the cross-country ski trails. What is the best clothing? 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!