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About the old Gemmi path

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    Most frequented pass route from the Bernese Oberland to Valais. It is especially impressive due to the high-alpine scenery, the imposing distant view of the Valais Alps, and the unique deep view from the Gemmi Pass height. The descent on the steep, rock-blasted trail to Leukerbad is not suitable for people prone to dizziness or with weak footing. Outside the settlements, it is almost entirely a natural path.

    moderate
    Distance 13.3 km
    5:00 h
    550 m
    1,100 m
    2,320 m
    1,380 m
    From the scenic mountain station Sunnbüel, the hike leads into the Spittelmatte area. In the larch stands to the right of the path, the small larch lakes are hidden, which are worth a detour. The path then turns, ascending more steeply, to the Schwarenbach mountain hotel, whose guests included Guy de Maupassant, Alexandre Dumas, Mark Twain, Lenin, and Pablo Picasso. Charming is the hike through the typical round hill landscape to the Daubensee in an almost completely vegetation-free area. On the Gemmi Pass, you suddenly stand before the magnificent ring of Valais mountain giants from the Mischabel over Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn, Matterhorn, and Dent Blanche to Mont Collon. From the hotel, you enjoy a breathtaking deep view of the spa resort Leukerbad, which lies almost 1000 m below. The descent on a good trail over the steeply falling Gemmi wall is entertaining but very steep.
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    2,320 m
    Lowest point
    1,380 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 3.90%Dirt road 0.15%Forested/wild trail 78.28%Path 15.67%Road 1.97%
    Asphalt
    521 m
    Dirt road
    21 m
    Forested/wild trail
    10.4 km
    Path
    2.1 km
    Road
    263 m
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    Rest stops

    Bergrestaurant Sunnbüel - Kandersteg
    Berggasthof Schwarenbach
    Restaurant

    Safety information

    This route runs partly or entirely on mountain hiking paths.

    Tips and suggestions

    Bernese Hiking Trails Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, Email: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch

    Roadbook

    Sunnbüel - Schwarenbach - Gemmi Pass - Leukerbad
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    Bergrestaurant Sunnbüel - Kandersteg
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    Berggasthof Schwarenbach
    Gemmi
    Hotel Wildstrubel
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    Leukerbad, Busterminal

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Arrival: By train to Kandersteg. Then by bus to the valley station of the Sunnbüel cable car.

    Return: By bus from Leukerbad to Leuk train station. From there by train.

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    Coordinates

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    2'616'254E 1'145'203N
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    46.457963, 7.650213
    DMS
    46°27'28.7"N 7°39'00.8"E
    UTM
    32T 396348 5145817
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    Book recommendation by the author

    Hiking suggestion from the hiking book Thunersee - Frutigland, hiking book series of the Bernese hiking trails

    Author’s map recommendations

    Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 263T Wildstrubel

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    Equipment

    We recommend the following equipment: sturdy mountain boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, pocket first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    13.3 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    550 m
    Descent
    1,100 m
    Highest point
    2,320 m
    Lowest point
    1,380 m
    Public-transport-friendly Refreshment stops available Linear route Cableway ascent/descent

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