Lauenensee-Winterwanderweg
Overview
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Distance 9 km
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Duration 2 h 45 min
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Ascent 220 m
Intro
The mountain village of Lauenen is set between Gstaad and the majestic Wildhorn. From here you walk up to the much-praised Lake Lauenen. This hiking route is renowned for its silence and seclusion.
Description
«I gloube, i gange no meh – a Louenesee». These words in the Bernese dialect were sung by the Span band in their 1983 classic. After completing this winter hike, you are sure to agree – and you will be sure to return. The trail starts in Lauenen at 1,241 metres above sea level in the heart of the Saanenland, directly at the Hotel Alpenland. A detour to this charming mountain village is well worthwhile as it is noted for its old well-preserved chalets and its 16th century church.
After leaving Lauenen, you follow snow-covered paths and meadows through several sections of forest uphill to the idyllic Lake Lauenen. The nature reserve is of national importance and is a true winter wonderland. A thick layer of snow covers the Alpine moorland terrain and the fir trees. This famous and often sung-about lake is surrounded by unspoilt mountain scenery. It offers a view of impressive waterfalls and of the majestic Spitzhorn. The area around Lake Lauenen is also considered to be a naturally energising place of power.
The way back takes you along the road on the other side of the valley. With a gentle descent, you start from Twäregg towards the bottom of the valley. Your view extends out of the valley and deep down into the valley of the Louwibach.
Shortly before Chuenenegg, you leave the road and enter the Rohr nature reserve with its flat marshes. The winter hiking trail leads in wide bends through the snow-covered fen to Lauenen. In summer, various species of marsh and water birds find one of the highest breeding grounds in Switzerland here.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Lauenen
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| Destination |
Lauenen
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| Direction |
Round trip
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| Ascent |
220 m
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| Descent |
220 m
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| Distance |
9 km
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| Duration |
2 h 45 min
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Theme |
Along Water, With panoramic view
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/winter-hiking/route-774... |
Destination Gstaad
Promenade 41
3780
Gstaad
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