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Erlenbach im Simmental walks
Hinderstockesee - Oberstockesee - Stockhorn
Visorando Member 
5.34 mi
+2,087 ft
-2,087 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Erlenbach im Simmental (Canton of Bern)
Starting from Erlenbach and after a cable car ride to Chrindi, this tour will take you to the summit of the Stockhorn, at an altitude of 2,190 metres, passing two beautiful lakes on the way.
Once at the top, you can admire both lakes at the same time.
Spiez - Interlaken via the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee
Visorando Member 
12.51 mi
+2,215 ft
-2,234 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Spiez (Canton of Bern)
For this fourth stage, you will once again enjoy the lakeside on the Strandweg. The walk along the lake from Spiez to Faulensee is magnificent. The route then climbs from Kratttigen to Meielisalp. You will enjoy numerous views of the lake and have another opportunity to cross the 140-metre-long Leissigen bridge, suspended 60 metres above the Spissibach Gorge.
Spiez - Kiental
Visorando Member 
9.59 mi
+2,372 ft
-1,106 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Spiez (Canton of Bern)
This first stage will take you from Spiez to the shores of Lake Thun and the small valley of Kiental.
After following the lake to Faulensee, the climb to Aeschi offers views of the pyramid-shaped Niesen mountain overlooking Spiez. You will also be impressed by the steep funicular railway that climbs up to the Niesen. You will enjoy the tranquillity of the village of Kiental.
Spiez - Leukerbad (Rinderhütte) via the Lötschenpass
Visorando Member 
44.96 mi
+18,156 ft
-12,448 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Spiez (Canton of Bern)
A magnificent route starting from Lake Thun in the canton of Bern and ending at the pretty spa resort of Leukerbad in Valais.
You will cross the Lötsche Glacier and the Lötsche Pass (the highest point of the hike), which marks the border between the cantons of Bern and Valais.
This route offers numerous views of the peaks of the Bernese Oberland and Valais.
Thun - Spiez via the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee
Visorando Member 
9.46 mi
+722 ft
-709 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Thun (Canton of Bern)
For this third stage, after following the Aare, you will return to the shores of Lake Thun, passing the magnificent Schadau Castle. Climb up the Strättlig hill for panoramic views of the lake. Before descending to Spiez, cross the Kander Gorge via the Strättligsteg suspension bridge. You will arrive in Spiez via its vineyards and castle. This charming village lives peacefully around its marina.
Sigriswil - Thun via the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee
Visorando Member 
7.40 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,959 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sigriswil (Canton of Bern)
This second stage begins with a highlight: crossing the panoramic bridge at Sigriswil. At 340 metres long and suspended 180 metres above the Guntebach Gorge, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama. The route overlooks the lake for a long time before descending to the town of Thun. This town has many historic buildings. A visit to the historic centre is a must.
Kiental - Kandersteg
Visorando Member 
12.21 mi
+4,098 ft
-3,360 ft
9h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Reichenbach im Kandertal (Canton of Bern)
This second stage will take you from Kiental to Kandersteg. After a fairly challenging climb to Ramslauenen, you will cross the beautiful Horewald forest and then overlook the Kander valley. You will enjoy more views of Lake Thun and the Niesen. You will also have a bird's eye view of the trains on the Lötschberg line. Kandersteg is the station where vehicles board the shuttle trains before the Lötschberg railway tunnel.
Adelboden - Lenk
Visorando Member 
8.63 mi
+2,195 ft
-3,120 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Adelboden (Canton of Bern)
For this fourth stage, you will follow the Via Alpina to Lenk. At the Hahnenmoospass, you can enjoy views of the Wildstrubel and Wildhorn mountains and the Plaine Morte glacier. A long descent will take you to the peaceful village of Lenk in the Simme Valley.
Rüeggisberg - Guggisberg via the Alpenpanorama Weg
Visorando Member 
10.60 mi
+2,375 ft
-1,749 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Rüeggisberg (Canton of Bern)
This stage will take you from Rüeggisberg to Guggisberg. After a descent through the mountain pastures, you will walk through the Schwarzwassergraben gorge. The climb to Schwarzenburg will offer you some last views of the Bernese Alps. Before descending to Guggisberg, you can enjoy a panoramic view from the top of the Guggershorn.
Guggershörnli Vreneli-Weg
Visorando Member 4.39 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,040 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Guggisberg (Canton of Bern)
A short, easy loop with an ascent of the Guggershornli, which rises to 1,283 metres. There is a beautiful 360° view of the surrounding area from the top of the platform.
Ideal for families, you will encounter peaceful cows. The end of the loop is on a paved road. The route is dotted with signs explaining the legend and love story of little Vreneli.
Kandersteg - Selde
Visorando Member 
6.89 mi
+4,895 ft
-3,658 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Kandersteg (Canton of Bern)
This third stage will take you from Kandersteg to the hamlet of Selde. The Kander river will accompany you throughout this beautiful route. Calm from Kandersteg to Eggeschwand, the Kander can be heard as you climb up through the gorges, where you can enjoy the various waterfalls and cascades. You will then follow it more peacefully through the wide Gastertal valley to Selde.
Griesalp – Hundshubel
Visorando Member 5.09 mi
+4,052 ft
-1,250 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Reichenbach im Kandertal (Canton of Bern)
Hike with 1,300 metres of elevation gain: be warned, it’s going to be tough. It’s a challenging day, all uphill from the hotel to the campsite. We’ll arrive in the heart of the countryside. We’ll need to set up camp before having a nap and getting out the card games (not forgetting the food).
From Kandersteg Campsite to Lake Oeshinensee
Visorando Member 4.64 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,503 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Kandersteg (Canton of Bern)
This hike makes for a relaxing day out. You can stroll around the lake and enjoy a bite to eat. The starting point, at Camping Kanderseg, is at an altitude of 1,228 metres, whilst Lake Oeshinensee is at 1,590 metres. You then return to the starting point
Guggisberg - Schwarzsee via the Alpenpanorama Weg
Visorando Member 
10.49 mi
+1,942 ft
-2,136 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Guggisberg (Canton of Bern)
This stage will take you from Guggisberg to Schwarzsee. After a descent into the Laubbach valley, the route climbs again through beautiful forests. After skirting the rocky outcrop of Brönti Egg, you will enjoy a splendid view of the Stockhorn range as far as Gantrisch and Ochsen. At Zollhaus, you will enter the canton of Fribourg and follow the Warme Sense to Schwarzsee.
Engstligenalp Waterfall
Visorando Member 
3.66 mi
+2,539 ft
-2,552 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Adelboden (Canton of Bern)
The Engstligen Falls, near Adelboden in the Bernese Highlands, consist of two waterfalls, Engstligen Fall I and II, with heights of 97 and 165 m respectively. They are listed in the Swiss inventory of landscapes of national importance.
