W40 Sanetsch reservoir circular hike

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

On the Arrival and Public Transport page on gstaad.ch you will find detailed arrival information.

From the Bern side: Take the post bus to the stop "Gsteig b. Gstaad, Post." Then about 25 minutes on foot to the Sanetsch valley station and with the gondola to the Sanetsch lake.

From the Valais side: From Sion, a post bus runs daily to the Sanetsch lake.

Parking is available at the valley station of the Sanetsch cable car in Innergsteig.

Sanetsch mountain station – reservoir – Sanetsch mountain station

The circular hike around the Sanetsch lake is easy to walk and follows the beautiful shoreline sections. However, there are sections with rocks and small altitude differences. Good footwear is recommended.

Good shoes, snacks for the way - why not a fondue backpack? More information at www.gstaad.ch/fondueland

The brave dare a short swim in the cold mountain lake for refreshment. Tired hikers cool their feet. For climbers, there are numerous very beautiful climbing routes of various difficulty levels. For more information, contact the local mountain guide offices.