Daubensee

Daubensee is the largest natural lake in the Canton of Valais. It is approximately 1.6 km long and 300 metres wide. In winter, it is covered by a thick layer of snow and becomes a vast plateau ideal for winter activities. This magnificent hike takes place right on the lake.

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  • Snowshoeing
    Activity: Snowshoeing
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.81 mi
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 2 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 512 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 518 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 7,661 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 7,205 ft

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Description of the walk

The start and finish of this hike are at the Gemmi Bergstation. Take a return cable car ticket from Gemmi to Leukerbad.

Signposting: purple-tipped posts (winter route).

(S/E) From the top station, head towards the clearly visible sign for Daubensee. Follow the track down to the junction at the bottom station of the small Daubensee cable car.

(1) Continue along the westernmost track, around Lake Dauben. Walk to the northern end of the lake (2 benches)

(2) At the end of the lake, continue to Seestutz, a small pass offering a panoramic view of the Daubensee.

(3) Return to the end of the lake.

(2) Take the eastern track to the Daubensen cable car.

(1) Head back up towards the Gemmi cable car via the reverse route of the outward journey to (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 7,657 ft - Upper station of the - Gemmibahn
  2. 1 : mi 0.56 - alt. 7,280 ft - Towards the Daubensee cable car
  3. 2 : mi 1.76 - alt. 7,234 ft - Daubensee
  4. 3 : mi 1.87 - alt. 7,283 ft - Stutzsee
  5. S/E : mi 3.81 - alt. 7,651 ft - Upper station of the - Gemmibahn

Notes

  • Gemmi Cable Car Return with Guest Card: 17 CHF
  • Markings: purple-tipped posts (winter route).
  • The trail is accessible without snowshoes, but snow crampons are recommended.
  • The winter route does not follow the summer path. The path is a track groomed by a snowcat, right across Lake Daubensee!
    This route cannot therefore be used for a summer hike.
  • Trail and track conditions: check the following website: Leukerbad
    Hike completed by the author on 17 March 2025

Worth a visit

  • Leukerbad
  • Gemmipass
  • Daubensee
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