Hike /Schweiz Mobil
Höhi-Wispile-Lauenensee-Weg
Station Höhi WispileLauenen
- Distance
- 14.0 km
- Duration
- 4:00 h
- Ascent
- 300 m
- Descent
- 950 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Fitness
- Hard
- Route type
- One way
01/ Overview
The route
An absolute classic! This very varied tour from Gstaad to Lauenen is perfect for families. An enjoyable hike indeed, it also affords picturesque views from the Höhi Wispile. The highlight is the legendary Lake Lauenen.
From Höhi Wispile station, the hiking trail initially climbs gently. Shortly after the start, the route reaches its highest point at Wispile, at around 1,940 m. From there, the trail crosses open meadows and pastures. It continues with steady ups and downs to Chrine before the long descent into the Lauenental begins.
Farther down, pastures alternate with sections of forest. After just under three hours, Lauenensee comes into view. This natural mountain lake lies at around 1,380 m, and the trail passes close to its shore. A barbecue site provides an ideal place for a rest.
From the lake, the route continues down the valley. The forest grows denser before the landscape opens up again towards Lauenen. After a total of 14 kilometres and around four hours, the hike ends in the village. The Lauenen bei Gstaad, Geltenhorn bus stop is located directly by the finish.
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.
There may be snow on this hiking trail. Bring appropriate gear and plan accordingly.
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.
Or from
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.
