These ten hiking destinations are all accessible by public transport from Kandersteg, offering a diverse range of alpine experiences. From panoramic trails along the Lötschberg railway to challenging routes over high mountain passes, the area boasts breathtaking views of glaciers, pristine lakes, and iconic peaks. Whether you're looking for a gentle walk through flower-filled meadows or an adventurous trek to a mountain hut, there's something for every hiker.
The hikes are listed in order of travel time from Kandersteg, making it easy to plan your next alpine adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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High-level path in Alpine foothills from Kiental to Kandersteg. High above the Kandertal through forests and over Alpine pastures. Fascinating views down to the trains of the Lötschberg Railway, which roll through the Kandertal like a model railway.
20km
1150m
950m
6h 35m
Barrier free: No
Landscape: With panoramic views
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From Kandersteg’s traditional wooden chalets over flower-filled Alpine pastures towards the rock walls of the Lohner, a firm favourite with chamois. Over numerous steep sections to reach the Bunderchrinde, the breathtaking pass into Engstligental, and on to Adelboden.
16km1400m1250m6h 45mBarrier free: No
Landscape: Over a pass, With panoramic views
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The king’s stage over the 2778m-high Hohtürli. Rewarding detour to the Blümlisalphütte and eternal glacier ice. Down over moraine to beautiful, deep-blue Oeschinensee backed by steep cliffs; one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Alps.
17km1450m1700m7h 15mBarrier free: No
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, Over a pass, With panoramic views
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Panoramic hike on high-level BLS railway Südrampe (south ramp). Popular classic hike beside the Lötschberg Railway tracks to imposing Bietschtal bridge. Lovely path beside historic water channels (suonen) to hanging bridge; superb views at Brägji and Riedgarten.
12km640m260m3h 40mBarrier free: No
Landscape: With panoramic views
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The king’s stage: a glacier traverse and climb to the Lötschenpass. A route through a stunning landscape with spectacular close-up views of the Bietschhorn and Mischabel group. Descent to Lauchernalp through glacier-eroded terrain laced with lakes.
11km1250m700m5h 0mBarrier free: No
Landscape: Over a pass, Along a glacier, With panoramic views
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Starting in Interlaken, the hike hugs Lake Thun before continuing on via Därligen to the Meielisalp up above Leissigen. Enchanting panoramic views are provided by the suspension bridge over the Spissibach stream. Finally, the route continues past Faulensee via Krattigen. The end point for this stage is Spiez with its vineyards and castle – the latter, towering over the town, serves as its characteristic symbol.
20km740m740m5h 50mBarrier free: No
Landscape: Onto an alp, Past castles, Along the water, With panoramic views, Over a suspension bridge
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You leave Thun through the park-like shore landscape towards Gwatt. Above Lake Thun, crossing the Kander Gorge, you reach Spiez via meadows and forests. Following the idyllic path to Faulensee, you finally leave the shore here. The destination is the village of Aeschi with a view of the Niesen and the lake.
20km680m360m5h 25mBarrier free: No
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Following the narrow, deep gorges south of Brig, this trail leads through splendid pine forests and sheltered floodplains. High-level paths cut into the rock snake along the slope high above the Saltinaschlüocht gorge. Later, the trail runs along the banks of the Taferna which winds its way down between huge boulders.
12km1600m260m5h 20mBarrier free: No
Landscape: Over a pass, With panoramic views
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This great mountain hike leads from Lauchernalp first on the Lötschentaler Höhenweg via Hockenalp and Kummenalp to Restialp. From here, the mountain trail climbs steadily to the Restipass at 2,626 m.a.s.l. From the top of the pass, the trail leads through a beautiful mountain landscape, gently descending past small lakes to the Rinderhütte station, from where the cable car takes you to Leukerbad.
14km896m530m5h 30m
Maximum elevation: 2633m
Minimum elevation: 1969m
Difficulty: Medium
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Starting in the historical town of Thun with its mediaeval castle, the hike takes you past a number of idyllic places including Hünibach and Aeschlen, shortly before you reach the spectacular Sigriswil bridge with its panoramic views high above Lake Thun.
11km640m400m3h 40mBarrier free: No
Landscape: Along the water, With panoramic views, Over a suspension bridge
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