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Vista trail Sunnbühl

Trail Running

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  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 1:20 h
  • Distance 7,6 km
  • 156 m
  • 156 m

It begins with a great view downward: High above Kandersteg, trail runners on this route will soon be rewarded with a stunning view over the original Gasterntal. The wide high plateau of the Spittelmatte is also a highlight, but the real highlight of the Sunnbühl route are the hidden larch lakes in the mountain forest. Those who leave behind the turquoise gems will find another impressive viewpoint below the Üschenengrat.

Approach

By car via Spiez – Frutigen or the car shuttle train from Goppenstein to Kandersteg.

Public Transport

Arrival Sunnbühl

The AFA bus runs hourly and takes 10 minutes from Kandersteg station to the valley station of the cable car. Then it's a comfortable gondola ride up to 1936 m above sea level.

Parking

Parking lot list Kandersteg

On this map, drivers can quickly find a suitable parking option in the Oberland municipality. So then: engine off, trail shoe on!

Directions

First up, then right back down: After the gondola ride, there is a short descent from the Sunnbühl mountain station to the old Stock mountain station. Above the Gasterntal, the trail then turns towards Spittelmatte. The plateau beneath the Altels summit ends in the larch forest, where the temporarily meltwater-filled larch lakes are also found. The path now leads up to another level beneath the Üschenengrat. From here, runners head directly back to the mountain station.

Safety Instructions

The more extreme the conditions, the more important the equipment. Longer routes in the mountains require, for example, weatherproof clothing and a small running backpack with food.

Equipment

Must have:

Rescue blanket

Cell phone

Food & water

Wind-/rain jacket

Nice to have:

Trail running shoes

Trail running backpack

Headlamp

Poles

Forgot something? No problem: Our sports stores are happy to assist you with suitable equipment.

Tips

Sunnbühl is perfect for alpine sports: At the mountain station, changing facilities with showers provide great flexibility.