Winter hiking over Gemmi Pass
Winter Hiking
· Kandersteg
moderate
Distance 8.5 km
From Kandersteg, Sunnbüel cable car transports you to the winter hiking paradise. You can reach Kandersteg cable car on a short hike of half an hour or easily with the local bus.From Sunnbüel take the historic route to the Gemmi Pass. A hundred years ago this was an important link between the cantons Bern and Valais. First, there is a short climb to the plateau of «Spittelmatte» then make the ascent to the Hotel Schwarenbach. The hike continues in the direction of Daubensee and to the final destination of Gemmi Pass (altitude 2,322 m). Here you are rewarded with wonderful views of the Valais Alps. ReturnYou can hike back along the same route or take the Gemmi cable car for the descent to Leukerbad and the bus and train to return to Kandersteg. You can buy the relevant round trip ticket at the train station. Important informationPlease note that the route is only accessible in good weather. Before tackling this Alpine pass hiking route please first enquire about the local weather conditions
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,338 m
Lowest point
1,871 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
8.5 km
Path
0 km
Rest stops
Berggasthof SchwarenbachSafety information
Tips and hints
Start
Kandersteg, Sunnbüel (1,932 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'616'259E 1'145'204N
DD
46.457973, 7.650280
DMS
46°27'28.7"N 7°39'01.0"E
UTM
32T 396354 5145818
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Destination
Leukerbad, Gemmipass
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Getting there
Parking
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'616'259E 1'145'204N
DD
46.457973, 7.650280
DMS
46°27'28.7"N 7°39'01.0"E
UTM
32T 396354 5145818
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Wandervorschlag aus dem Wanderbuch Schneepfade im Berner Oberland, Wanderbuchreihe der Berner Wanderwege
Author’s map recommendations
Swisstopo Landeskarte 1267 Gemmi 1:25'000
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Equipment
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.5 km
Duration
3:20 h
Ascent
480 m
Descent
100 m
Highest point
2,338 m
Lowest point
1,871 m
Morning
Afternoon
Avalanche conditions
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Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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