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W13 Rinderberg – Lengebrand – Ried (St. Stephan)

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Downhill from Rinderberg via Lengebrand to St. Stephan over Alpine meadows with beautiful views of the Simmental.

  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 2:0 h
  • Distance 5,6 km
  • 1038 m
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  • Refreshment stops available
  • Scenic

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Update: 15.04.2026

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The ascent to Rinderberg (2004 m) is comfortably done by gondola lift from Zweisimmen. From the mountain station, the hike leads mostly downhill into the Simmental to Ried in St. Stephan. Alpine pastures and forest sections alternate along the way. In Lengebrand, the well-known Chemistube invites you to enjoy a delicious meal. In Ried, take the train back to Zweisimmen.

  • Approach

    The Gstaad holiday region is located in the southwest of 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 region are the "MOB" (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) train and numerous postal bus lines.

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

  • Zweisimmen train station

  • Rinderberg valley station, Zweisimmen

  • Rinderberg – Lengebrand – Ried (St. Stephan)

  • First section steep through avalanche protections. Good footwear mandatory.

  • Good shoes, snacks for the way - why not a fondue backpack?

  • Stop for a break on the terrace of the Chemistube.
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Maximum altitude 2005 M
Minimum altitude 966 M