Berghotel zur Sau
Abländschen
Restaurant Berghotel Zur Sau
Freshly groomed ski slope with impressive views and two people skiing
Abländschen Detox Valley
In and around the small mountain village of Abländschen, active relaxation and peaceful hours of enjoyment await. The unspoilt nature, the magical view of the majestic Gastlosen mountain range, the varied hikes and culinary highlights make the area from Saanen through the Grischbach valley over the Mittelberg to Abländschen and Jaun so unique and attractive. Here are our highlights for the small mountain village at 1300 metres above sea level, on the border between the Bernese Oberland and the Fribourg Alps.
Postbus in Abländschen
Postbus line Saanen - Jaun
From 4 May to 27 October 2024, an electric postbus will run from Saanen through the Grischbach valley, over the Mittelberg to Abländschen and Jaun. It's worth getting off at each of the 12 stops on the journey, which takes around an hour. Because the further you go, the more everything slows down.
New XXL fondue caquelon
Since summer 2024, a new XXL fondue caquelon has been located in the idyllic mountain village of Abländschen directly above the church. The new caquelon is easy to reach by bus and nothing stands in the way of a fondue in the fresh air. A nostalgic fondue backpack with all the necessary ingredients can be reserved at local dairies, selected local service providers and now also at the Zytbödeli restaurant in Abländschen.
Enjoy a delicious fondue in the countryside with a view.
Soldier’s House, Gastlosen
Culinary highlights
1. Berghotel zur Sau: cosy mountain hotel at the end of the world - where relaxation and tranquillity begin.
2. Restaurant Zitbödeli: Switch off and enjoy - with regional products from Abländschen.
3. SAC-Grubenberghütte: spend the night at the foot of the rugged limestone peaks of the Gastlosen.
4. Ideal refreshment on the Gastlosen hike - with our neighbours in the Fribourg Alps in the Chalet Grat and the Chalet du Soldat.
Abländschen
Restaurant Zitbödeli
open now
Saanen
Grubenberghütte
Offer with the Gstaad Card
Free travel to the Abländschen with the Gstaad Card: Discover the Gstaad holiday region sustainably with free public transport on designated routes between the Saanenland and the Simmental from 5 May to 31 October 2024 - including on the Saanen - Mittelberg - Abländschen - Jaun bus route.
From the field to the plate: The mountain hotel "Zur Sau" offers a 3-course menu made from almost 100% local ingredients from Abländschen, seasonally designed. CHF 55.- p. p. instead of CHF 65.-
House in Abländschen
Hikes at the Gastlosen
Various hiking routes around Abländschen entice you to discover the area. From leisurely and enjoyable to sporty and strenuous - but in any case with fantastic views to pause for a moment.
moderate
5:0 h
13,2 km
889 m
891 m
Hike
moderate
2:40 h
6,9 km
525 m
522 m
Hike
difficult
6:35 h
19,0 km
900 m
900 m
Hike
moderate
4:40 h
13,4 km
694 m
707 m
Hike
difficult
5:25 h
14,4 km
802 m
1335 m
Hike
easy
1:55 h
6,4 km
151 m
355 m
Hike
Cycling tours
Abländschen not only offers marvellous views and hiking tours, but also perfect conditions for cycling enthusiasts. Anyone who loves challenging routes, gentle hills and winding roads will be mesmerised by this region.
moderate
3:15 h
24,5 km
847 m
851 m
Mountain bike tour
difficult
6:40 h
53,2 km
1357 m
1356 m
Mountain bike tour
difficult
4:0 h
62,9 km
1661 m
1632 m
Road bike tour
difficult
3:30 h
80,4 km
1332 m
1332 m
Road bike tour
difficult
5:30 h
63,6 km
1661 m
1661 m
Bicycle tour
difficult
6:0 h
80,6 km
1318 m
1318 m
Bicycle tour
difficult
5:41 h
53,4 km
1357 m
1356 m
Gravel bike tour
Climbing the Gastlosen
People have been climbing on the Gastlosen Felsen for more than a hundred years! On the south side, there are beautiful plaisir routes, especially on compact, water-eroded slabs. Those who like climbing towers can make fantastic traverses on the Gastlosen rock spires. And the steeply sloping and partially overhanging north faces are known for the upper end of the difficulty scale.
Herrenschwändli fireplace
The "Swiss Family" fireplace is just a short walk from the "Abländschen Jaungrund" bus stop. Located directly by the Jaunbach stream, secluded in the tranquillity of nature, the fireplace is perfect for an outing with the whole family.
Abländschen
Barbecue area Herrenschwändli
Abländschen Church
The church of Abländschen
A stop at the pretty little mountain church, which was built in 1612, is definitely worthwhile. The façade of the little church, which is surrounded by a small cemetery wall, is adorned with white-coloured ashlar work. The gabled roof is clad with wooden shingles and has a ridge turret with a pointed helmet, which carries two bells that are still rung by hand today.