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Höh Loop

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Pure nature close to the village? Those who climb the “smallest mountain of Kandersteg” still enjoy a great panorama.

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Distance 4.5 km

0:50 h

148 m

1,311 m

1,163 m

Admittedly, the banks of the Kander are already a paradise for runners. Downhill, however, it is worth turning left off the water path soon: Those who ascend on this trail finally get to know the Kandersteg “Höh” from its most beautiful side. Past pines and rare larches, the path leads elegantly through barren gravel pits up to this impressive viewpoint. Seen enough? Then it goes back along relaxing paths in the cooling forest to the 1200-inhabitant village.

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Warming sun for early risers, cool mountain air for late runners: The Vista-Trail Höh is particularly attractive in the mornings and evenings.

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Highest point

1,311 m

Lowest point

1,163 m

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642 m

Forested/wild trail

1.8 km

Path

2 km

Road

122 m

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Safety information

The more extreme the conditions, the more important the equipment. Longer tours in the mountains require, for example, weatherproof clothing and a small running backpack with provisions.

Roadbook

It really doesn't get more central than this: The trail starts at the Kandersteg train station square and heads downhill between the Kander and the train tracks. After a left turn at the dam, the route leads right into the forest for the first time. On a slightly exposed path, it goes uphill to the “Höh”. At the highest point, runners now follow the forest road via Waldegg towards Bütschels. At the old ski jumping ramp, the route finally branches off back towards the station.

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Bahnhof Kandersteg
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Arrival at Kandersteg train station

South of the Lötschberg, north of the Kandertal: This station between Brig (38 min.) and Bern (61 min.) operates on an hourly schedule.

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Directions

Arrival via tunnel or lakeside view: Drivers come via Spiez–Frutigen or by car train from Goppenstein to Kandersteg.

Parking

Parking list Kandersteg

On this map, drivers can easily find suitable parking options in the Oberland community. So then: engine off, trail shoe on!

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'617'891E 1'149'344N

46.495174, 7.671676

DMS

46°29'42.6"N 7°40'18.0"E

UTM

32T 398066 5149924

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Book recommendation by the author

National map of Switzerland 1:25,000 without hiking routes 1247

Author’s map recommendations

Outdoor Active: You can practically print any content from Outdoor Active as a foldable version

Swiss Hiking Trails: National map of Switzerland 1:25,000 without hiking routes 1247

Tourist Center: At the Tourist Center you can buy topographic maps

Equipment

Must have:

Rescue blanket

Mobile phone

Food & water

Wind / rain jacket

Nice to have:

Trail running shoes

Trail running backpack

Headlamp

Poles

Forgot something? No problem, our sports stores will be happy to help you get ready for the mountain!

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

4.5 km

Duration

0:50 h

Ascent

148 m

Descent

148 m

Highest point

1,311 m

Lowest point

1,163 m

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