This page features a selection of the best hiking trails in Kandersteg recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts. Whether you want to go for a leisurely walk on easy trails or a tackle more challenging hike, you are bound to find it in Kandersteg! Filter the results to suit your needs and your experience level. Each route contains all the information you need when planning your hiking trip.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Kandersteg
Hiking Trail
· Adelboden - Kandersteg
Gällihore - a quiet summit with a view
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
moderate
4.2 km
2:15 h
450 m
450 m
Unlike the Oeschinensee, this hike isn't as crowded, yet it's almost just as beautiful.
Hiking Trail
· Adelboden - Kandersteg
Panoramic Hike Around Lake Oeschinen via Oberbärgli
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
moderate
8.4 km
3:30 h
405 m
405 m
A scenic high-altitude loop starting at the Oeschinen mountain station and passing through Oberbärgli and Unterbärgli—with sweeping views down to the turquoise-blue Lake Oeschinen.
Hiking Trail
· Adelboden - Kandersteg
Oeschinensee circular hike
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
14.8 km
5:55 h
820 m
820 m
Circular hike at the picturesque Oeschinensee with stunning views of the snow-covered peaks and turquoise water. The route offers pure nature, places to stop for refreshments, and can be shortened by cable car if needed.
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Hiking Trail
· Kandersteg
1 + 2 - Gemmi trail Sunnbüel - Schwarenbach - Gemmi Pass
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
8.3 km
3:30 h
452 m
89 m
The historic Gemmi Pass hike connects Kandersteg - Sunnbüel in the Bernese Oberland with Gemmi - Leukerbad in the canton of Valais across an impressive mountainous landscape.
Hiking Trail
· Bernese Oberland
From Kandersteg through the Gasterntal valley to Sunnbüel
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Difficulty
moderate
6.5 km
3:15 h
789 m
51 m
Wild water and a rocky path with a tunnel are the defining elements of this hike through extraordinary natural landscapes.
Hiking Trail
· Bernese Oberland
From Kandersteg to the Blüemlisalphütte
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Difficulty
difficult
16.4 km
7:00 h
1,259 m
1,259 m
This strenuous mountain hike leads from Lake Oeschinen above Kandersteg up to the Blüemlisalphütte. Fitness and surefootedness are absolutely necessary.
Hiking Trail
· Bernese Oberland
From Kandersteg to the Doldenhorn hut
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Difficulty
moderate
closed
10.5 km
4:00 h
773 m
773 m
The Doldenhorn hut perches like an eagle's nest above Kandersteg. This wonderful circular hike leads up to the beautiful hut and back to the starting point via the Bäretritt.
Hiking Trail
· Adelboden - Kandersteg
Circular route Kandersteg - Stand - First
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
10.2 km
5:50 h
1,410 m
863 m
Picture-perfect T3 route with views of the Niesen range, Oeschinensee, Gehrihorn, and numerous other mountains.
Hiking Trail
· Adelboden - Kandersteg
BEO 26.1: Oeschinensee / Oberbärgli
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.3 km
3:03 h
480 m
480 m
Extremely scenic mountain route on narrow paths with views of Doldenhorn, Fründenhorn, Blüemlisalp.
Hiking Trail
· Bernese Alps
From the Gasterntal over the Lötschenpass to Lauchernalp
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Difficulty
difficult
11.7 km
5:00 h
1,191 m
767 m
The old mule track from the Bernese Gasterntal to the Valais Lötschental includes all the elements of a spectacular pass route. From Lauchernalp, the cable car makes the descent easier.
Rundwanderung in Heuberg am Oeschinensee
Hiking Trail
· Bernese Oberland
Circular route Lake Oeschinen – Heuberg
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.7 km
Duration
3:15 h
Ascent
414 m
Descent
414 m
This circular hike on and above Lake Oeschinen near Kandersteg is a classic of the Bernese Oberland. From Heuberg, this beautifully situated ...
from Jochen Ihle,
Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Bergtour zum Gällihorn
Mountain Hike
· Kandersteg
Gällihorn
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
4.2 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
442 m
Descent
442 m
from Tourismus Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg,
Tourism Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg


