Griesalp trail - Kiental
Snowshoeing
· Frutigen
moderate
4.3 km
1:40 h
190 m
190 m
Starting off from the Griesalp Hotel Centre, the route initially climbs to the Golderli Mountain Restaurant. It then passes over open terrain to the Steinberg. After passing through a small section of forest we reach the Gamchibach stream which leads us to the Bundstäg crossing. On the opposite side of the stream, you will climb past alpine chalets and over snowfields to the Lerchböde area. You will enjoy wonderful views of the Kiental mountains from the highest point of this route. The descent to the Griesalp is through the forest via the Alpstrasse (road) to Dündenessli, and then down to the Griesalp. The route section between the Bundstäg and Dündenessli can be shortened by one kilometre. The route is also signposted (blue).
Please note: The Griesalp is located in an area prone to avalanches. Please check for avalanche warnings before you set off. This snowshoe route can be closed at short notice. Please also note that, in winter, travel by private vehicles is only possible as far as the Griesschlucht gorge. The walk up the road needs to be included in your planning of this tour!
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
1,581 m
Lowest point
1,394 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Berggasthaus Golderli - KientalRestaurant
Safety information
This route is signposted as a snowshoe route, however it does not receive additional grooming. Please check the snow and avalanche warnings before you set out!Tips, hints and links
Verein Berner Wanderwege, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-Mail: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.chStart
Griesalp (1,406 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.547542, 7.761734
DMS
46°32'51.2"N 7°45'42.2"E
UTM
32T 405068 5155630
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Destination
Griesalp
Turn-by-turn directions
Griesalp - Golderli - Bundstäg - Dündenessli - Griesalp
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Getting there and back: By train to Reichenbach. Then by bus to the Kiental. From there, walk up to the Griesalp.Getting there
Drive by car into the Kiental via Reichenbach. Continue driving until you reach the Tschingel car park. From there, walk up to the Griesalp.Coordinates
DD
46.547542, 7.761734
DMS
46°32'51.2"N 7°45'42.2"E
UTM
32T 405068 5155630
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Swisstopo Landeskarte 1248 Mürren 1:25’000, bestellen unter: https://www.wanderplaner.ch/sommer/web-shop/
Equipment
We recommend the following items: Sturdy and waterproof hiking boots, light to medium rucksack, protection against the cold, sun protection, hiking poles, first-aid kit, snacks, tea in a thermos flask, mobile phone.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
4.3 km
Duration
1:40h
Ascent
190 m
Descent
190 m
Morning
afternoon
Avalanche conditions
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