UNESCO Ice Walk Oeschinen Lake
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In midwinter, the high peaks of the Blüemlisalp in the east as well as the Fründenhorn and Doldenhorn in the south ensure that hardly a sunbeam reaches the valley basin. The Oeschinen Lake is therefore somewhat like a piece of the Arctic in the Bernese Oberland. A mighty ice layer covers the lake surface. Provided there has been a sufficiently long preceding cold period, the lake can usually be entered without problems. Good and warm winter hiking boots are mandatory.
During the "Ice Walk" you must observe the release of the frozen lake and the avalanche bulletin; see current operating status on our website, info screens, and information boards in the area.
Approach
By car via Spiez - Frutigen or the car train from Goppenstein to Kandersteg.
Public Transport
South of the Lötschberg, north of the Kander valley: For this station between Brig (38 min) and Bern (61 min), there is an hourly service – an ideal base for many excursions.
Parking
The destination is set, the parking space as well – on this map vehicle drivers quickly and easily find the suitable parking option in the Oberland community. Well then: engine off, winter hiking boot on!
Safety Instructions
Access to the Oeschinen Lake is supervised, the ice thickness is regularly checked. The lake is only released if the ice thickness is consistently more than 12 cm. Leaving the winter hiking trail is at your own risk. Please observe the relevant information at the access point directly at the lake.
The signposts for winter hiking trails are pink. The intermediate markings are poles with a pink tip.
Winter hiking trails can generally be walked safely. In case of icing, beware of slipping hazards.
Use is at your own responsibility: Tourism Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg assumes no liability for the use of local routes.
Equipment
Hat, gloves, sunglasses: Reliable equipment is especially important on winter paths. What is the best clothing? Ask our specialists in the many sports shops in the destination.
Tips
2 or 8 kilometers, over the plateau or the valley floor: The selection of winter hiking trails is large in Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg. Even experienced outdoor walkers can still find plenty of new ground to explore.
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