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W20 hiking trail to Fondue Caquelon Grossi Vorschess

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Hike from Schönried to Grossi Vorschess and enjoy a fondue as well as the view in the huge Caquelon.

  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 1:15 h
  • Distance 3,3 km
  • 363 m
Tags
  • Family-friendly
  • Scenic

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Update: 21.10.2025

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From Schönried station, walk to the Rellerli parking lot. From there, you reach Hubelstrasse via a short hiking trail. Continue along this street to Bergmatte and then to Grossi Vorschess. After a hike of about 1 hour and 15 minutes, you will reach the large fondue Caquelon, which offers space for up to eight people. Return: you can hike back the same way to Schönried or extend your hike to Rellerli.

Access by mountain bike is possible.
Direct access by car is not allowed.

  • Approach

    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 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 ensure a time-saving and pleasant arrival.

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

  • Post bus or train to Schönried station

  • Rellerli parking lot

  • Schönried - Hubel - Grossi Vorschess

  • Fondue backpack (must be ordered the day before at the dairies), good shoes, drinks for the way.

    The fondue backpack contains all the ingredients for the irresistible outdoor experience: choice of creamy classic or aromatic truffle fondue, crunchy fondue bread, spices, a Caquelon, a burner with fuel paste, plates, and forks.

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Maximum altitude 1592 M
Minimum altitude 1230 M