This Frutigen trail may be short. With the Engstlige, the Gand floodplain nature reserve, and the beautiful landscape in Reinisch, there is still much to discover.
Here the mountain stream does as it pleases, here there is space for alpine fauna and flora: Just above Frutigen begins a large floodplain nature reserve called Gand. Anyone who takes this Silva Trail under their soles is rewarded shortly after with a lot of untouched nature on the banks of the Engstlige. Walkways and bridges lead you close to the wild side of the water. But it also goes higher up: From Bodmen, the trail runners' view during the return can wander over the imposing Niesen range and the picturesque landscape of Reinisch.
Author’s recommendation
The destination offers many trail running events. More information can be found at: Trail-Running Events
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
The more extreme the conditions, the more important the equipment. Longer routes in the mountains require, for example, weatherproof clothing and a small running backpack with food.
Roadbook
Get off and start running: After starting at Frutigen station, the route follows the Enstlige along the Künzisteg to the Gand floodplain nature reserve. After about 20 minutes, a wooden-framed granite bridge comes into view. Now a short climb leads up to Bodmen, where trail runners can briefly enjoy the view. Have you gathered strength for the way back? In Reinisch, the trail turns via Büela back towards Frutigen.
Zürcher Sport AG
Bahnhof Frutigen
Tellenburg
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The train stops here twice an hour; many routes start here: 45 minutes from the capital, the Kandertal village serves as a regional transport hub.
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Parking
On this map, drivers quickly find suitable parking options in the Oberland community. Well then: engine off, trail shoes on!
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Outdoor Active: You can print any content on Outdoor Active as a convenient fold-out version
Swiss Hiking Trails: National map of Switzerland 1:25,000 without hiking routes 1227
Tourist Center: At the Tourist Center you can buy topographic maps
Equipment
Must have:
Mobile phone
Nice to have:
Food & water
Wind-/ rain jacket
Trail running shoes
Trail running backpack
Forgot something? No problem: Our sports shops provide the appropriate equipment.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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