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Kandersteg-Oeschinensee

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The natural wonder of the Alps and UNESCO World Heritage site. The rich mountain flora with orchids, gentian, and edelweiss, the sheep and cow herds on the alpine meadows, and the wildlife on the mountain slopes attract nature lovers to Oeschinensee at the entrance of the UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 1:45 h
  • Distance 4,4 km
  • 423 m
  • 15 m
Tags
  • Family-friendly
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Dog-friendly

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Update: 13.12.2025

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You and your children will certainly not get bored at Oeschinensee. Whether you explore the lake by rowing boat, take a dip in the cool water, try your luck fishing, unpack your picnic at one of the fire pits, or treat yourself to a fine meal on the restaurant's terrace with a view, the possibilities are diverse.

  • Approach

    By car via Spiez - Frutigen or the car train from Goppenstein to Kandersteg.

  • South of the Lötschberg, north of the Kandertal: For this train station between Brig (38 min) and Bern (61 min), hourly service applies – an ideal base for many excursions.

  • The destination is set, and so is the parking spot – on this map drivers quickly and easily find suitable parking options in the Oberländer community. So then: engine off, hiking boots on!

  • Kandersteg - Oeschinensee

  • Even open hiking trails can still be partially covered with snow. Use is at your own risk: Tourism Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg assumes no liability for using local routes.

  • No need for heavy boots here: This easy hike is well marked.

  • Nature and culture accompany every route – but which alpine topics are currently trending in the Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg destination? Those who subscribe to our newsletter know what is happening along the way right now.

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Maximum altitude 1594 M
Minimum altitude 1171 M