Snowshoe Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Höh Trail
Kandersteg
- Distance
- 2.0 km
- Duration
- 1:15 h
- Ascent
- 160 m
- Descent
- 160 m
- Fitness
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
A great combination of easy but still very scenic snow shoe tour is waiting for you. After a the hike to the viewpoint on the top of «Höh», snow shoe hikers will be rewarded with the most beautiful panorama of Kandersteg and the mountain range of the UNESCO World heritage site.
The snowshoe hike begins on the edge of the village; the bus stop Kandersteg, Blümlisalp lies about 220 m away. Over roughly 2 km and with about 160 m of elevation gain the route leads up through dense forest. After the first rise the Aussicht Höh opens the view across the valley. Shortly afterwards the highest point is reached near the Hellhore at about 1'320 m.
The return route descends across open terrain with scattered rock bands back into the settlement area. The mountain tavern Nico's lies roughly 300 m off the route and remains an eye-catcher from a distance; finally the circuit ends in Kandersteg.
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.
Snowshoeing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: SLF only publishes its snow maps from November 1. Until then we roughly estimate the snow depth at the lowest and the highest point of the route every day from the nearest SLF measuring stations. 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.
Larches count as conifer forest here.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
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.
