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Lenk

Lenk is a municipality in Obersimmental-Saanen in the Bernese Oberland. The municipality is with 1068 m above sea level the highest municipality in the Simmental. The highest point is the Wildstrubel at 3244 m above sea level, which is probably one of the most beautiful valley ends in the Alps. It lies above the Siebenbrünnen. This is where the Simme, which gives its name to the Simmental, rises. The surrounding area offers great and varied leisure activities in summer as well as in winter. Whether hiking, mountain biking, trail running, rafting or any winter sport, here everyone gets his money's worth. The village with about 2000 inhabitants offers about 11000 overnight accommodations. The Adventure-Park Rufeli, the BoulderSchüür, the adventure pool Wallbach or the alpine shaft cave tour Stockhorn are examples of popular destinations around Lenk.

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Betelberg
Betelberg
Mountain summit
Lenkerhof gourmet spa resort
Lenkerhof gourmet spa resort
Lido & bathing spot
Trout Lake
Trout Lake
Lake
Simme
Simme
Rivers
Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch
Mountain summit
Lake Thun
Lake Thun
Lake
Männlichen
Männlichen
Mountain summit
Thun Castle
Thun Castle
Castle & ruin
Chli Schliere gorge
Chli Schliere gorge
Gorge
Schloss Blankenburg
Schloss Blankenburg
Castle & ruin · Zweisimmen
Laubegg
Laubegg
Castle & ruin · Boltigen
Weissenburg Ruins
Weissenburg Ruins
Castle & ruin · Därstetten

Train travel to Lenk

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Getting around: passes & scenic trains

Jungfrau Travel Pass - 3 to 8 days
Jungfrau Travel Pass - 3 to 8 days
Grindelwald
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Bernese Oberland Pass
Bernese Oberland Pass
Interlaken
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Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Rail ticket between Interlaken Ost and Zermatt
Interlaken
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Aerial image © swisstopo

Lenk on the mapBookable experiences, places and events at a glance

Events in Lenk

Winterbörse LenkVolksschule Lenk

Sound and Dine3775 Lenk im Simmental

LiteratureLenk. Der Röstigraben n'existe pas.Kulturhaus Lenk · 20:00

Weibliche Auszeit – Stille und Kraft3775 Lenk im Simmental

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Traditional cheese dairy in Gstaad and Rougemont with hiking
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Road cycling in Gstaad and Rougemont private coaching
Road cycling in Gstaad and Rougemont private coaching
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Day hike with guide in Gstaad and Rougemont
Day hike with guide in Gstaad and Rougemont
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“Everything was great, and we really enjoyed our stay!”

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on Day spa access with spa basket for day guests at Hotel Lenkerhof

Food & drink nearby

Everything within a 85 min drive

"Chocolate-making pleasure for everyone" Workshop Maison Cailler
"Chocolate-making pleasure for everyone" Workshop Maison Cailler
Broc
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"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
Bern
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"Bern Bites" Private Food Tour
"Bern Bites" Private Food Tour
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Wine Hiking in Lavaux Vineyards for Private Groups
Wine Hiking in Lavaux Vineyards for Private Groups
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Cheese Fondue in the Fondue Igloo on Engstligenalp
Cheese Fondue in the Fondue Igloo on Engstligenalp
Adelboden
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Übersicht Hofläden Hasliberg
Übersicht Hofläden Hasliberg
Farm shops · Hasliberg

Hiking routes

Lenk – Metschbahn
Lenk → Metschbahn · 2.4 km · 37 min
Lenk - Innere Brand
Lenk → Innere Brand · 1.5 km · 42 min
Boden – Matten
Boden → Matten · 3.4 km · 1 h 3 min
Hike from Lenk via Iffigfall
Lenk · 9.7 km · 3 h 33 min
Mountain hiking trail
Rothenbach – Uf der Egge
Rothenbach → Uf der Egge · 2.7 km · 1 h 42 min
Mountain hiking trail
Schadauli – Chatzestalde
Schadauli → Chatzestalde · 2.6 km · 2 h 10 min
Mountain hiking trail
Stocken – Eggmatte
Stocken → Eggmatte · 2.6 km · 2 h 28 min
Mountain hiking trail
Obere Wyssestei - Stoss
Obere Wyssestei → Stoss · 1.7 km · 1 h 22 min

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 15 min drive

Via Alpina, Stage 16/20
Via Alpina, Stage 16/20
Bergwanderweg · Lenk → Gstaad · 22 km · 8 h 59 min
Siebenbrunnen-Weg
Siebenbrunnen-Weg
Bergwanderweg · Lenk, Simmenfälle → Lenk, Iffigenalp · 8.0 km · 4 h 25 min
Hike from Stöckli via Wydi
Hike from Stöckli via Wydi
Wanderweg · Stöckli · 12 km · 3 h 44 min
Hike from Metsch via Indere Brand
Hike from Metsch via Indere Brand
Wanderweg · Metsch · 11 km · 4 h 15 min
Iffigsee-Rundweg
Iffigsee-Rundweg
Bergwanderweg · Lenk (Iffigenalp) · 11 km · 6 h 4 min
Äuserrer Seitenbach – Boden
Äuserrer Seitenbach – Boden
Wanderweg · Äuserrer Seitenbach → Boden · 1.4 km · 29 min
Hohliebi - Obere Wyssestei
Hohliebi - Obere Wyssestei
Bergwanderweg · Hohliebi → Obere Wyssestei · 1.1 km · 40 min
Lenk – Brandegg
Lenk – Brandegg
Bergwanderweg · Lenk → Brandegg · 2.2 km · 1 h 51 min
Hohliebi – Mühleweidli
Hohliebi – Mühleweidli
Wanderweg · Hohliebi → Mühleweidli · 1.5 km · 27 min
Lenk – Matten
Lenk – Matten
Wanderweg · Lenk → Matten · 5.0 km · 1 h 18 min
Via Alpina Stage 73: Lenk - Lauenen
Via Alpina Stage 73: Lenk - Lauenen
Walking trail · Lenk → Lauenen · 14 km · 6 h 48 min

Mountain huts & restaurants

Everything within a 30 min drive

Restaurant Alpenrose
Restaurant Alpenrose
Mountain restaurant · St. Stephan
Iffigenalp
Iffigenalp
Mountain Huts · Lenk
Kernen
Kernen
Mountain restaurant · Saanen
16 ART-BAR-RESTAURANT
16 ART-BAR-RESTAURANT
Mountain restaurant · Saanen
Bärgblick
Bärgblick
Mountain restaurant · Boltigen
Blue Wave
Blue Wave
Mountain restaurant · Saanen
Huus Gstaad
Huus Gstaad
Mountain restaurant · Saanen
North Pole Food & Bar
North Pole Food & Bar
Mountain restaurant · Saanen
Restaurant Chesery
Restaurant Chesery
Mountain restaurant · Saanen

Bike tours nearby

Everything within a 30 min drive

Alpine Bike, Stage 15/16
Alpine Bike, Stage 15/16
Mountain bike routes · Zweisimmen → Château-d'Oex · 36 km
Rellerli Bike
Rellerli Bike
Mountain bike routes · Saanen · 25 km
Lakes Route, Stage 3/10
Lakes Route, Stage 3/10
Cycling routes · Gstaad → Spiez · 53 km
Trütlisberg Bike
Trütlisberg Bike
Mountain bike routes · Gstaad · 26 km

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 25 min drive

Heimatmuseum Obersimmental
Heimatmuseum Obersimmental
Museum · Zweisimmen
Museum der Landschaft Saanen
Museum der Landschaft Saanen
Museum · Saanen
Station Saanen
Station Saanen
Museum · Saanen
Yehudi Menuhin Museum
Yehudi Menuhin Museum
Museum · Saanen

Playgrounds nearby

Everything within a 60 min drive

Kids Village Stoss
Kids Village Stoss
Playground · Lenk im Simmental
Winter-Kinderspielplatz Schlaraffenland
Winter-Kinderspielplatz Schlaraffenland
Playground · Zwischenflüh
Snowpark Les Mosses
Snowpark Les Mosses
Playground · Ormont-Dessous
Swiss Snow Kids Village
Swiss Snow Kids Village
Playground · Les Diablerets
Gwunderwasser water playground
Gwunderwasser water playground
Playground · Oey
Children's Snowland
Children's Snowland
Playground · Leysin

Mountain railways & scenic rides

Everything within a 80 min drive

Chocolate train
Chocolate train
Panoramic transport · Montreux
GoldenPass Express
GoldenPass Express
Panoramic transport · Montreux
The Cheese Train
The Cheese Train
Panoramic transport · Montreux
Kambly round trip
Kambly round trip
Panoramic transport · Bern
The train through the vines
The train through the vines
Panoramic transport · Montreux
PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
PostBus pass journey across the Central Alps
Panoramic transport · Meiringen

Zoos & theme parks

Everything within a 85 min drive

BärenPark Bern
BärenPark Bern
Zoo & animal park · Bern
Die Cabane du Petit-Oiseau
Die Cabane du Petit-Oiseau
Zoo & animal park · Châtel-Saint-Denis
Tierpark Dählhölzli
Tierpark Dählhölzli
Zoo & animal park · Bern
Seilpark Interlaken
Seilpark Interlaken
Theme & amusement parks · Matten bei Interlaken
Swiss Vapeur Parc
Swiss Vapeur Parc
Theme & amusement parks · Port-Valais
Labyrinthe Aventure
Labyrinthe Aventure
Theme & amusement parks · Evionnaz
Tropiquarium
Tropiquarium
Zoo & animal park · Servion
Parc de Sauvabelin
Parc de Sauvabelin
Zoo & animal park · Lausanne
AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium Lausanne
AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium Lausanne
Zoo & animal park · Lausanne
Voliere Schwäbis
Voliere Schwäbis
Zoo & animal park · Thun
The donkey experience
The donkey experience
Zoo & animal park · Burgdorf
Seeteufel Adventure World, Studen BE
Seeteufel Adventure World, Studen BE
Zoo & animal park · Studen BE

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