Vista-Trail Sunnbüel
Do you want to allow Outdooractive?
Allows the integration of outdooractive functionallity. By allowing this option, you accept the privacy agreement with outdooractive.
-
-
-
-
-
It starts with keen eyesight. High above Kandersteg, trail runners on this route are soon rewarded with a brilliant view across the ancient Gastern valley. The wide plateau of Spittelmatte is also an eye-catcher, but the real highlight of the trail on Sunnbüel are the Arven Lakes hidden deep in the mountain forest. Once you leave the turquoise gems behind, you will find yet another impressive vantage point beneath Üschenengrat.
Approach
By car via Spiez and Frutigen or the car-train from Goppenstein to Kandersteg.
Public Transport
Once an hour, the AFA bus runs from Kandersteg Railway Station to the base station of the gondola lift. Journey time 10 minutes. The gondola then takes you comfortably and safely up to 1936 m / 6352 ft. above sea level.
Parking
Find the best places to park in the local area. There's nothing in your way now, so engine off and trail shoes on!
Directions
First up and then back down again. After the gondola ride, there's a short descent from the Sunnbüel summit station to the old Stock summit station. Above Gasterntal valley, the trail then turns towards Spittelmatte. The plateau below the summit of Altels ends in the Swiss pine forest, which also brings you to the Arven Lakes, created by melting snow and ice. Now the path leads up to another level beneath Üschenengrat. From here, trail runners can head directly back to the Sunnbüel summit station.
Safety Instructions
The more extreme the conditions, the more important your equipment. Longer mountains tours, for example, require weatherproof clothing and a small running backpack with food.
Equipment
Must have:
Emergency blanket
Mobile phone
Snacks and water
Wind- and rain-proof jacket
Nice to have:
Trail running shoes
Trail running backpack
Headlamp
Sticks
For further information, see swisstrailguide.com
Forgotten something? No problem. Our sports stores will be happy to help out with suitable equipment.
Tips
Sunnbüel is perfect for alpine sports and the summit station has changing facilities including showers to give you even greater flexibility.
This website uses technology and content from the Outdooractive Platform.