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Via Alpina
Section 14 Kandersteg–Adelboden

From Kandersteg’s traditional wooden chalets over flower-filled Alpine pastures towards the rock walls of the Lohner, a firm favourite with chamois. Over numerous steep sections to reach the Bunderchrinde, the breathtaking pass into Engstligental, and on to Adelboden.
Stages Places 
Facts worth knowing about the places along the route.

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Kandersteg
Adelboden

Arrival / return travel 
Our recommendations for arrival by public transport.
Timetable Public transport stops and route
Kandersteg Show on map
Adelboden, Post Show on map

Length16 km

 Hiking time Kandersteg–Adelboden: 7 h 30 min
Adelboden–Kandersteg: 7 h 20 min

 Height differenceKandersteg–Adelboden: 1'450 m
Adelboden–Kandersteg: 1'250 m

 RequirementsGrade: medium (mountain hiking trail)
Conditions: difficult

Helpful hintsBeware: snowfields possible into summer months on high-level sections

 SignalizationFor hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts.


Map of route

Enlarged map

Height profile  

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International routes

The route is part of the international Via Alpina

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Accommodation

Overnight accommodation along the route
List of accommodation partners (7)

Bookable offers

Offers for the route
Our offers (3)

Official guides / maps

Your companion for the route (5)

International routes

The route is part of the international Via Alpina

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Places of interest

Places of interest along the route
List of places of interest (4)


 

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