The Bernese Oberland is known for its breathtaking hiking areas. High mountain peaks, idyllic pastures and the small villages in between are worth seeing at any time of the year.
This snowshoe hiking tour stretches from an altitude of about 2000 m.a.s.l. down to the valley, offering breathtaking views all along the way.
This guided hike is perfect for you if you dream of snowshoeing through the immaculate snowy mountains of Switzerland.
You can expect an easy 2-hour snowshoe hike with professional tour guide from Sunnbühl to Spittelmatte!
Meeting point: Sunnbühlbahn valley station
Depending on your booking, your tour starts at 09:00 or 13:00 at the Sunnbühlbahn valley station, where you will meet your tour guide.
Start: Sunnbühlbahn
From the valley station you take the Sunnbühlbahn up to the mountain station. Now the hike already starts.
Activity: Snowshoeing
During the next 2 hours you will be guided by your tour leader over glittering snow fields of the Spittelmatte and then down to the valley floor. On the descent you can even enjoy some powder feeling. The stage up to Sunnbühl will challenge you a bit more before the leisurely round tour ends.
Stopover: Schwarenbach inn.
If you wish, you can make a stop at the Gasthaus Scwarenbach. There you can warm up again with a warm drink and fortify yourself with an excellent meal.
Return journey: Kandersteg.
The tour finally ends at 13:00 or 16:00 with the train ride from Sunnbühl down into the valley to Kandersteg.
Practical information:
- Equipment (e.g. snowshoes) can be rented
- Length of the hike: 4.6 kilometers
- Ascent/descent: 147 meters