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If you’re looking for a picture-perfect Swiss landscape, the Via Alpina is the perfect choice. In 20 day-long stages, it takes you right across the northern Alps, passing many of Switzerland’s highlights. Undoubtedly, the stage from Griesalp to Kandersteg—featuring the popular Blüemlisal Hut and Lake Oeschinen—is one of the highlights of the route.
The route begins in the fairy-tale world of Griesalp, deep in the Kiental valley, and takes seven hours to reach Lake Oeschinensee via the Bundalp and the Hohtürli Pass.
The pass trail runs along the boundary between the glacial landscape and the green Pre-Alps, offering plenty of variety. Those who spend the night at the SAC’s Blüemlisalp Hut are treated to the ultimate high-mountain experience as a bonus.
Approach
By car via Spiez or the car train from Goppenstein to Reichenbach.
Public Transport
Travel to Reichenbach by train . From the Reichenbach train station, take the PostBus to Griesalp.
Parking
Reichenbach Market Square - Paid Parking Spaces
Directions
Kiental – Griesalp – Bundalp – Hohtürli – Lake Oeschinen – Kandersteg
Safety Instructions
Even hiking trails that are open may still be partially covered with snow. You hike at your own risk: Tourismus Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg assumes no liability whatsoever for the use of local trails.
Equipment
On this red-and-white-marked trail, which runs through terrain that is exposed in places, sure-footed hikers wearing good hiking boots will feel right at home.
Tips
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