Winter Hiking

No wonder our motto #FeelTheLove fits so well with wanderlust – with views like these, your spirit soars from deep within. With its six info points between Sillerenbühl and Geils, this themed trail focuses strongly on a love of the mountains. Winter hiking in Adelboden is good for your body and your soul.

Historical milestones are the order of the day in Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg – something evident on this snowy adventure. The ancient trade route over the mountains and linking the cantons of Berne and Valais is a good example of the region’s long association with travel. This hike to the Gemmi Pass is a moderately difficult classic that takes you above Kandersteg and up to 2322 m (7618 feet) above sea level.

Not all winter hikes have to be high in the sky. In this case, the charm of winter hiking can be enjoyed much closer to the village – and you don't have to forego the spectacular views either. Snow-covered forests and a breathtaking view of the upper valley make this two-hour circular hike starting in the centre of town a definite favourite.

How about a short hike suitable for the whole family? In Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg, you are sure to find what you are looking for in the valleys, but there are also attractive paths high above Frutigen. This 90-minute hike offers views across to the Niesen mountains and the Engstligtal Valley, including animal tracks in the snow and sun-drenched wooden benches to rest a while. 

Tranquillity, relaxation and wildly romantic landscapes are guaranteed by the water – and the riverbanks of the Bernese Oberland are always worth a visit in the winter months too. This 1-hour winter hiking trail from the village of Kiental is a case in point. With no significant climbs or descents, this pathway follows the course of the River Kiene.