Winter Hike /Schweiz Mobil
Gruben-Winterwanderweg
SchönriedGstaad
- Distance
- 5.0 km
- Duration
- 1:25 h
- Ascent
- 70 m
- Descent
- 240 m
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- One way
01/ Overview
The route
This continual downhill run from Schönried to Gstaad and varied hike for enthusiastic hikers boasts views of towering mountain peaks, idyllic meadows and the historic heart of the Saanenland.
The winter hike, around five kilometres long, begins at Schönried railway station. The route starts with a short climb, reaching its highest point at 1,231 m. From there, it is mostly downhill, leading quietly away from the village across open meadows and pastures, with only a few gentle uphill sections that make little difference overall.
In the second half, the descent continues towards Gstaad. The open countryside gradually gives way to the first houses as the route enters the built-up area. Close to the trail stands the Catholic Church of St Josef, built between 1927 and 1930. Shortly afterwards, Restaurant Mango lies directly on the route. The final section leads through Gstaad and continues downhill to the railway station. After just under an hour and a half, the winter hike ends at Gstaad railway station.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
Winter hiking is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
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Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
