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448 Gstaad - Saanen (Saanen riverside path)

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Short walk from Gstaad to Saanen along the shore of the Saane.
This route is an official obstacle-free route from Switzerland Mobility.

  • Difficulty easy
  • Duration 50 min
  • Distance 3,5 km
  • 5 m
  • 45 m
Tags
  • Family-friendly
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Accessibility
  • Scenic
  • suitable for pushchairs

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Update: 15.04.2026

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The path starts in the village of Gstaad and leads enjoyably through the car-free promenade before reaching the shore of the Saane. During the walk, you can enjoy the surrounding panorama of the Saanenland or observe the lively water play of the stream. Halfway between Saanen and Gstaad is the petting zoo and experience world of the Alpenruhe Foundation. The entire route is asphalted, but can also partly be walked on a gravel path. Bus stops make it possible to return anytime by PostBus.

It is possible to extend the route by starting in Grund and walking to Saanen. This extends the walk by about 1 hour. The PostBus stop for the starting point is the Chlösterli stop.

  • Approach

    The Gstaad holiday region is located in southwestern Switzerland, directly on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Thun lake region, the Lake Geneva area, and the Gruyère region. Direct connections to the European high-speed train network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant arrival. The main means of transport in the Gstaad holiday region are the "MOB" (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) train and numerous PostBus lines.

    On the page Arrival and public transport on gstaad.ch you will find detailed arrival information.

  • Saanen & Gstaad train station

    Gstaad Card: From the first overnight stay, public transport usage in the Gstaad holiday region as well as in the Lenk-Simmental region is free of charge. Further information about the Gstaad Card can be found at: www.gstaad.ch/gstaadcard

  • Gstaad - Ebnit - Saanen

  • There are various dining options in Gstaad and Saanen.
Best season
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Maximum altitude 1054 M
Minimum altitude 1010 M