Gasterntal valley – Along the raging waters
Short facts
- start: Gasterntal, Selden
- destination: Gasterntal, Neubrücke/Waldhaus
- medium
- 9,23 km
- 2 hours 40 minutes
- 200 m
- 1642 m
- 1350 m
- 20 / 100
best season
Nature enthusiasts love the Gasterntal valley, which is accessible only in the summer season, because of its unspoilt natural setting, reminiscent of Canada. Flower lovers come here for the lady’s slipper orchids and Turk’s cap lilies, which bloom in June and July respectively. Those in search of peace and quiet appreciate the fact that the somewhat challenging access road puts many motorists off visiting the Gasterntal valley in the first place. Families with children, on the other hand, are drawn to the high valley because of the many play areas and picnic sites along the banks of the Kander river.
General information
Directions
Selden – Heimritz – Selden – Waldhaus – Neubrücke
Safety Guidelines
This route runs entirely or in part on signposted paths of the ‘mountain hiking trail’ category.
Equipment
Recommended gear: Sturdy hiking boots, medium-sized backpack with waist strap, sunscreen, rain gear, hiking sticks, first-aid travel kit, picnic, plenty of fluids, mobile phone.
Getting there
By car via Frutigen to Kandersteg. Drive as far as the Sunnbüelbahn cable-car valley station.
Parking
Car park available at the Sunnbüel valley station.
Public transit
Outward journey: By private bus from Kandersteg to Hotel Gasterntal, Selden
Return journey: By private bus from Neubrücke, Waldhaus to Kandersteg
Reservations required. Phone 033 671 11 72 for private individuals or 033 671 11 71 for groups
Timetable: sbb.ch
Literature
Wandervorschlag aus der Zeitschrift wandern 02/19 der Berner Wanderwege.
Maps
Swisstopo Wanderkarte 263T Wildstrubel 1:50’000, bestellen unter: www.wanderplaner.ch/sommer/web-shop/
Additional Information
Verein Berner Wanderwege, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-Mail: [email protected], Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch
Pavings
- Street (15%)
- Hiking Trail (77%)
- Path (8%)
Weather
This tour is presented by: Berner Wanderwege, Author: Markus Schluep