Hike /Schweiz Mobil
Oberaar Trail
Bergstation SidelhornbahnBerghaus Oberaar
- Distance
- 5.0 km
- Duration
- 2:05 h
- Ascent
- 420 m
- Descent
- 340 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- One way
01/ Overview
The route
This impressive mountain hike around the headwaters of the river Aare connects the Grimsel Pass with the Oberaarsee lake. With two self-operated cable cars, this excursion is suitable for the whole family.
The starting point is the upper station of the Sidelhornbahn; the nearest public transport stop, Grimsel Passhöhe, is around 600 metres away. The white-red-white waymarked mountain trail climbs briskly across open slopes. The Grimselsee remains far below, while the Sidelhorn dominates the rocky surroundings. After just under two kilometres, the route reaches its highest point at around 2,500 m, well below the 2,764 m summit.
The narrow mountain trail now continues through barren, boulder-strewn terrain, with steady ascents and descents. After just over three kilometres, the Triebtenseewli lies directly on the route. From this mountain lake, the path continues to Bäregg, the pass in the final third of the route.
From Bäregg, the final section leads through rocky terrain towards Oberaar. The nearest stop, Grimsel Passhöhe, is almost five kilometres from the destination. After around five kilometres and just over two hours, the route ends away from public transport at Berghaus Oberaar.
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: 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.
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.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Relative snow depth not available where long-term average is below 10cm.
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.
