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360° panoramic view of the Bernese Alps, the Kandertal, and the Engstligental, pleasing? This impressive tour takes you up to the summit at 2546 m a.s.l.
difficult
Distance 18.8 km
4:55 h
1,454 m
1,454 m
2,535 m
1,172 m
Once at the top, a stunning panorama awaits before the descent leads back towards Kandersteg. The varied downhill guarantees plenty of trail fun.
An ideal route for experienced trail runners looking to combine a sporty challenge with spectacular views.
Author’s recommendation
Instead of walking to the Allmenalp, the tour can be conveniently shortened by taking the cable car to Allmenalp.
Difficulty
T5
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,535 m
Lowest point
1,172 m
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Track types
Asphalt
1.1 km
Dirt road
240 m
Forested/wild trail
6.9 km
Path
8.9 km
Road
1.7 km
Rest stops
Restaurant RitterBergrestaurant Lohner
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
From the village of Kandersteg, head south towards the International Scout Centre. Turn right there and ascend via the steep path towards Ryharts, then continue to the Allmenalp. The steep but well-maintained ascent to the summit of Bunderspitz follows. Return via Bunderchrinde - Alpschele - Üschinental.
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Werkführung Licht- und Wasserwerk AG KanderstegRestaurant Ritter
Kandersteg, Victoria
Dorfebene Kandersteg
UNESCO World Heritage Trail – Bench No. 4: In the Shadow of the “Spitze Stei”
Bibliothek Kandersteg
Bahnhof Kandersteg
UNESCO World Heritage Trail – Bench No. 6: The Blüemlisalp Massif – Cradle of Alpinism
Kandersteg, Kirche
Parkplatz Kandersteg Schweizerhof
UNESCO World Heritage Trail – Bench No. 8: Kandersteg’s Precious Waters
UNESCO World Heritage Trail – Bench No. 7: The Lötschberg Tunnel – A Connection that Shaped Lives and Landscape
UNESCO World Heritage Trail – Bench No. 9: The Silent Threat of Natural Hazards
Kandersteg (Luftseilbahn)
Konferenz, Seminar und Meeting - Kandersteg International Scout Center
UNESCO World Heritage Trail – Bench No. 12: Kandersteg’s Scouting Tradition
UNESCO World Heritage Trail – Bench No. 13: The Lötschen Pass – A Historic Crossing
Bergrestaurant Lohner
Üschenetal
Bunderspitz
Allmenalp
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
South of the Lötschberg, north the Kandertal: For this train station between Brig (38 min) and Bern (61 min), there is an hourly service – an ideal base for many excursions.
Get Timetable to destination
Trail to the Bunderspitz
Directions
By car via Spiez - Frutigen or by car train from Goppenstein to Kandersteg.
Parking
The destination is set, as is the parking spot – on this map, drivers will quickly and easily find suitable parking options in the Upper Valley community. So then: engine off, running shoes on!Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'618'103E 1'149'294N
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46.494717, 7.674439
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46°29'41.0"N 7°40'28.0"E
UTM
32T 398277 5149869
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Must have:- Trail running shoes
- Emergency blanket
- Mobile phone
- Food & water
- Wind-/rain jacket
Nice to have:
- Trail running backpack
- Headlamp
- Poles
Forgot something? No problem: Our sport shops will gladly assist you with the right equipment.
Difficulty
T5
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
18.8 km
Duration
4:55 h
Ascent
1,454 m
Descent
1,454 m
Highest point
2,535 m
Lowest point
1,172 m
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