The lake sometimes is primarily the reason tourists flock to this sleepy hamlet surrounded by breathtaking mountains. Just check when the last train leaves Kandersteg to Goppenstein.
, Hi Claudia, I am so glad you know this gem as well. The area offers many other hikes including a high above the lake panoramic trail. A perfect mountain family activity to end the day. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The trail is more or less flat and pushchair friendly. A great area where you can make a fire if the weather is permitting, grill your Swiss sausage, have a swim, oh yes you can go for a brave, fresh mountain water swim, or just as in so many places in Switzerland enjoy the peace and tranquility this place has to offer.
Our kids have even dipped into the lake for a swim, though it’s quite bracing.
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You will also find a restaurant at the lakeshore, if making your own fire and getting the smoky smell in your nose is not your favourite way of enjoying lunch.
Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. May to October are the best months to hike to Oeschinensee from the top station.The lake freezes over in winter and the trails usually open by May. The Lake Oeschinen, however, also caters for adrenaline junkies who can experience the thrill of a fast-paced ride on the mountain coaster. The Oeschinen Lake (German: Oeschinensee) is a beautiful lake in the Bernese Overland, Switzerland, east of Kandersteg, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: From Kandersteg we took the cable car up to 1682 m: Oeschinen Station Panorama (click to enlarge). Apart from a slight uphill at the beginning in the forest you should not have any trouble on this path. Oeschinen Lake lies in the Kandertal valley in Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. Wow, Oeschinensee at its best – View from Lägern – Switzerland. Ambassador Weedo.Funwear s.async = true; Sadly, not all of our group felt the same.
Dear Helen , Thank you so much for your comment always means a lot when people like my/ours photos. When you get your tickets at the cable car station grab a trail map.
Thank you for the comments on the Photos it means a lot. And should you need any more information Get in touch with us. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Otherwise if you go only to the lakeshore you will miss the stunning view point which is featured in this blog.
And keep on dreaming about Switzerland…. It gives a roundtrip of 3.4km in total with a 110m altitude change in both directions. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account.
Ha the sledding looks crazy! Yes sometimes you have to mix it up a bit and see different parts to refresh the views! People who love to swim, nature lovers and hikers can really enjoy themselves here. Be prepared for one of the most impressive Swiss mountain lake views you can imagine. ( Log Out / I hope you can visit Switzerland one day, let me know if this comes true and I will give you lot’s more suggestions.
I’m so glad I finally hiked that one. Hi Joy, honestly this is not really a hike more an amazing stroll to an even more amazing viewpoint. The younger kids can ride with you and it is absolutely safe as you are the pilot.
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Change ). You can simply not depart the mountain with at least having done one run. In such gorgeous scenic place is was not hard for me to push myself to conquer the hiking trail. Oeschinen Lake in Switzerland is a stunning glacial lake with turquoise water. I am looking forward to go back when the snow has melted and the waterfalls are cascading again. I’ve only been to Switzerland twice and it was to Bodensee so I really want to head back and visit the mountains, they’re so beautiful. Hotels near Oeschinen Lake, Kandersteg on Tripadvisor: Find 5,551 traveler reviews, 1,420 candid photos, and prices for 30 hotels near Oeschinen Lake in Kandersteg, Switzerland.
Whether it is swimming, fishing, having a picnic or a BBQ – a day at the Lake Oeschinen is full of variety. It actually reminds me a lot of Canada. After around 40 minutes, walking with kids, you arrive at the viewpoint. Thanks for sharing your dreamy photos, now I’ll be thinking of Switzerland all day!
The hiking time is around 3 hours, but count in about 1 hours for resting, watching and taking pictures :-): Oeschinensee Hike (Source: Swiss Topo, map.geo.admin.ch).
For this trip you may want to bring your swimming suits J.
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