- 1:00 h
- 1.95 km
- 120 m
- 120 m
- 1,818 m
- 1,933 m
- 115 m
- Start: Sunnbüel
- Destination: Sunnbüel
The cable car takes you from Kandersteg to the Sunnbüel mountain station. On the way up, you already float above the Stock and the snowshoe trail of the same name. Once at the top, you start along the ridge to the north, always downhill towards the Stock viewpoint. Below the unattended but open Winteregg hut, you continue hiking. At Stock, at 1832 m a.s.l., you can enjoy a magnificent panorama with views into the Gasterntal and the village of Kandersteg. The Stock hut is not staffed in winter but can be rented as an overnight accommodation. The return route leads via the Winteregg through the beautifully snow-covered Wintertäli back to the Sunnbüel starting point. At the Sunnbüel mountain restaurant, a stop on the sun terrace is worthwhile.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Sunnbüel – Stock – Sunnbüel
Equipment
Snowshoes, ski poles, sturdy, high, grippy and waterproof mountain or winter hiking boots, cold and sun protection, emergency first aid kit, food and hot drinks, mobile phone, possibly gaiters
Directions & Parking facilities
By car via Frutigen to Kandersteg. Drive through the village to the Sunnbüel cable car.
Parking spaces at the Sunnbüel cable car
Start and destination: Sunnbüel/mountain station by bus from Kandersteg/train station to Kandersteg/valley station. Sunnbüel, further by cable car to the starting point
Additional information
Berner Wanderwege, 031 340 01 01, info@beww.ch, bernerwanderwege.ch
Literature
Short brochure "Snowshoe hiking", Berner Wanderwege available in our shop.
License (master data)
Safety guidelines
Difficulty: easy (blue) / Fitness: easy
Signposting:
This route is signposted as a snowshoe trail but is not specially prepared.
Avalanches
Increased avalanche danger in spring and during sudden weather changes. Useful but not mandatory are an avalanche transceiver (LVS device), probe and shovel. Check snow conditions and possible avalanche hazards before your tour.
Behavior
Do not take unnecessary risks and respect your limits. Always stay on the marked routes. Avoid wildlife if possible, behave quietly. Observe animals from a distance. Pack out your trash and leave no unwanted traces.
Map
swisstopo map: 1267 Gemmi, 1:25’000
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