Winter circular hiking route Eggli (Gstaad)

3.15 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: very easy
Winter Hiking
  • 1:00 h
  • 3.15 km
  • 160 m
  • 160 m
  • 1,523 m
  • 1,670 m
  • 147 m
  • Start: Gstaad, Eggli mountain station
  • Destination: Gstaad, Eggli mountain station
Great winter circular hiking route on the Eggli near Gstaad.

The circular hiking route can be started in both directions. However, it is recommended to go clockwise early in the morning. After a short descent to the ski lift, a longer ascent begins immediately towards Vorder Eggli. With each meter gained in elevation, the view towards Gsteig and the Sanetsch becomes more impressive. Soon the mountain station of the Saanen - Eggli chairlift is reached. Between the piste and ski lift, you now ascend to the highest point. To the west, the Gummfluh appears, to the left the snow-covered Meiel with Witteberghorn, and to the right the Videmanette ski area. After passing the lift facilities at the highest point, you reach a wonderful plateau with a magnificent view. A rest break is offered at the nearby alpine hut. This is also the turning point of the circular route.

Return is on the north side of the Eggli hill. First lightly traversing the slope, then in a sharp left turn down over snowy meadows. With a view towards Horneggli, you then comfortably walk back along the height to the Eggli mountain station. Shortly before the station, you still have to cross the wide ski slope. Afterwards, you have earned refreshment in the mountain house.

Berner Wanderwege
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Good to know

Pavements

Trail
Unknown

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Equipment

We recommend the following equipment: sturdy and waterproof mountain boots, light to medium backpack, cold protection, sun protection, trekking poles, pocket first aid kit, snacks, tea in a thermos, mobile phone.

Directions & Parking facilities

By car to Saanen - Gstaad, choose the bypass tunnel and then drive towards Gsteig. Then follow the signs to the Eggli Bahn parking lot.
Paid parking at the Eggli cable car
Outward and return journey: By train to Gstaad. Then on foot (15 min) to the Eggli valley station. Take the gondola up to the mountain station.

Additional information

Bernese Hiking Trails Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, Email: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch

License (master data)

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Back down to Gstaad by sled via the Eggli - Grund sledding trail near Gstaad!

Safety guidelines

This route runs on marked winter hiking trails.

Map

Swisstopo national map 1266 lenk 1:25,000

Nearby

Address

Winter circular hiking route Eggli (Gstaad)
3780 Saanen