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Espace Mittelland

Frutigen-Niedersimmental

Frutigen

To Daubensee

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Hiking trails & Routes

Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Frutigen-Niedersimmental

Frutigen

To Daubensee

Hard

4.8

(36)

235

hikers

To Daubensee

07:54

21.2km

1,230m

Hiking

Do you want to follow in Goethe's footsteps? The historic Gemmi mule track is still fascinating today. From the village, you first climb steeply up to Sunnbüel and then to the venerable Schwarenbach mountain hotel. Well rested, you then tackle the Daubensee and the steep descent to Leukerbad.

by Tourismus Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg

Last updated: September 5, 2024

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 16.5 km for 2.87 km

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Start point

Train Station

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6.91 km

Sunnbüel mountain station

Highlight • Rest Area

Final stop for the cable car from Kandersteg. From here the hike to the Gemmi Pass, about three hours' walk away, starts.

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11.3 km

Berghotel Schwarenbach

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The perfect stop for a lunch break on the way to the Gemmi Pass. Enchanting scenery, excellent service, and a charming, rustic atmosphere.

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13.9 km

Daubensee

Highlight • Lake

This crystal-clear mountain lake lies between Daubenhorn (2,942 metres) and Rinderhorn (3,448 metres). Its high alpine location makes the hike around it an absolute highlight. It is about two hours' brisk walking from the Sunnbüel mountain station, and its southern end is right on the Gemmi Pass. The lake is not just a popular destination for hikers: Due to its good wind conditions, it is not uncommon to watch kite surfers flying at over 2,200 metres.

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15.9 km

Gemmi Cable Car Mountain Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The cable car is open all year round. Starting point for many beautiful hikes and tours.
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16.5 km

View of Leukerbad from Gemmi Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view from the Gemmi Pass down to Leukerbad is not for the faint-hearted... The way up or down also requires a lot of concentration. The easy alternative: take the cable car up or down.

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20.5 km

Leukerbad Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Even the Romans enjoyed the hot springs in Leukerbad, which is now a well-known thermal spa at the foot of the Gemmi Pass. There is nothing more relaxing than regenerating in warm water after a hike. A stroll through the narrow streets with the quaint wooden houses is also worthwhile.

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

1.36 km

1.19 km

997 m

399 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

7.17 km

1.26 km

1.23 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 22 August

19°C

8°C

19 %

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Comments

October 4, 2024,🇨🇭CH-VS/BE: Gemmipass – Leukerbad — Sunnbüel — Kandersteg

Very beautiful views and technically easy but rather difficult climb in terms of elevation. Snow starts from 1900m and up on the Gemmi pass. It was already real winter, beautiful, snowy and sunny. Unfortunately, my phone decided to glitch and the touchscreen didn't work until the phone's battery was fully dischrged. That's why I only have photos from the climb. …

June 28, 2024

Do you want to follow in Goethe's footsteps? The historic Gemmi mule track is still fascinating today. From the village, you first climb steeply up to Sunnbüel and then to the venerable Schwarenbach mountain hotel. Well rested, you then tackle the Daubensee and the steep descent to Leukerbad.

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