Autumn hike on the Rinderberg trail

Photo subject on the Rinderberg.

Hiking guides & services

The Gstaad holiday region offers a complete range of hiking services and creates the perfect conditions for a pleasant stay. The hiking guides allow you to experience a tour in a very special way and provide in-depth impressions of the region's nature and culture. Numerous restaurants, mountain huts and hotels as well as alpine taverns and fireplaces invite you to linger. Various public transport options take hikers to the starting points of the hikes and the maps help with planning the tour.

Behaviour in the mountains

Mutual understanding between tourism and agriculture is needed for respectful coexistence in the mountains. After all, hiking trails also lead across pastures with cows. Bikers and hikers often use the same paths.

Thank you for observing our rules and moving in the mountains with respect.

Plan your tour well in advance and make sure you have the right equipment! We recommend saving the emergency number 112 in your mobile phone. We accept no liability for accidents.

Respect wildlife areas

In case of suckler cows and herd protection dogs

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In case of an emergency

In case of thunderstorms

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Hiking guides

The hiking guides enable you to experience a tour in a very special way. They open doors to hidden stories and bring the nature and culture of the region to life. With their enthusiasm and knowledge, they transform every step into a journey of discovery. This turns a hike into an unforgettable experience full of wonder and connection.

A man in a bright green outfit stands in a snowy landscape. In the background, snow-covered trees and rolling hills are visible.

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Three women stand in front of snow-covered mountains. They are wearing winter jackets and smiling at the camera.

Gstaad

A person is standing in the snowy landscape in front of a mountain. They are wearing a blue hat and a winter jacket.

Saanen

An alpinist stands on a rocky peak with snow-covered mountains in the background. The sky is clear and blue.

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A group of people stands around a wooden tub in snowy weather. In the background, trees and a snow-covered landscape can be seen.

Gstaad

A group of people is paddling in a red raft on a raging river. Surrounded by green trees, they enjoy an exciting adventure in nature.

Saanen

A group of cyclists rides along a frozen lake with snow-covered mountains in the background. The sky is overcast and conveys a fresh spring feeling.

Schönried

An older man is walking along a hiking trail through a green landscape. In the background, mountains and trees can be seen.

Schönried

Two skiers are skiing on a snow-covered slope. The sky is blue and there are a few clouds.

Saanenmöser

A man with a smiling face stands in the mountains. In the background, green slopes and a blue sky with some clouds can be seen.

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A smiling man is sitting in a cozy wooden room. In the background, another man can be seen sitting at a table.

Gstaad

A person is sitting on a snow-covered mountain peak. In the background, impressive mountain landscapes and a blue sky are visible.

Boltigen

Two skiers in bright red suits are skiing down the snow-covered slope. The majestic mountains in the background are surrounded by clouds and shine under a clear blue sky.

Rougemont

A man is hanging from a tree with a large stone. He is smiling and wearing a black T-shirt and a cap.

Boltigen

A woman stands in a field of tall grass in front of a mountain landscape. The sky is blue, and the mountains are clearly visible.

Rougemont

An idyllic meadow with a small pond and green grasses. In the background, there are mountains and a cloudy sky.

Château-d`Oex

Share the trail - respect each other

In the Gstaad holiday region, hikers, mountain bikers and other users largely use the same paths. Tolerance and consideration for each other is therefore important. Mountain bikers slow down to walking pace when overtaking and stop when crossing narrow paths to allow hikers to pass. Hikers accept mountain bikers as equal path users and give way where possible and sensible when they meet. All trail users adhere to the Trail Knigge.

Share the Trail - Trail Knigge

Mobility

Thanks to the cable cars, hiking taxis, private bus companies and public transport, the hiking trail network is well connected. Long hikes can also be shortened if necessary.

With the Gstaad Card, public transport is free from the first overnight stay!

Cable cars of the region

Getting around the region

Gstaad Card

A woman and child looking at a hiking map. — Get active and enjoy spring in Gstaad.

Maps

Get a quick overview of all open facilities, hiking trails and cable cars with our interactive map. The following hiking maps and some others are also available in the tourist offices.

Interactive map

Route planner

Hiking panoramic map

Hiking map Simmental-Saanenland

A place of joy - Your sponsored bench

In the varied landscape of the Gstaad holiday region, you have the chance to leave a personal mark and support the region at the same time. You have the opportunity to sponsor one of our benches and personalise it with a text of your choice. Whether it's a dedication to a loved one, an inspiring quote or a message for future visitors - the decision is entirely up to you.

If you have any further questions or are interested, please call us on +41 33 748 81 81 or send an e-mail to info@gstaad.ch.

A bench is in the centre of the picture. In the background you can see a field with some houses and directly behind and next to the bench is a tree — Bench along the Saanen in the Matte

In the centre of the picture you can see a new wooden bench. — Wooden bench at Lake Lauenen

There is a bench in the centre of the picture. It is located at the edge of the forest with some trees in the near background. — A bench on the top of Eggli

In the centre of the picture is a bench in the middle of nature. On the right side behind the bench is a pine tree — Bench at the Lauebensee

Trail Keeper Days

Get involved! We regularly organise voluntary trail maintenance days with our trail builders and in cooperation with our communities.

At the moment there are no trail keeper days planned. Come back later.

Several people improving and repairing a cycling trail in a mountain meadow. — Trailkeeper days: a safe and sustainable outdoor experience.

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