ViaSbrinz
Stage 4, Guttannen-Obergesteln
Across the legendary Grimselpass on the historic mule track, passing some spectacular structures from early trading times. The hike leads through impressive mountain landscape, shaped and milled by the Aare Glacier and now used to produce hydroelectricity.
Length:
24 km
Hiking time:
Guttannen-Obergesteln: 8 h 55 min
Obergesteln-Guttannen: 8 h 40 min
Requirements:
medium (mountain hiking trail)
Conditions:
difficult
Height difference:
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Season
Beware: snowfields possible into summer months on high-level sections.
Hint
Beware: long section, please note overnight accommodation possibility on Grimselpass.
Hint
Rail/bus/boat: long section, please note postbus recommendation No. 295 Innertkirchen–Grimselpass.
Ascent Grimselpass (from Innertkirchen)
Rail Service SBB
Tel. ++41 (0) 900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min.)
www.sbb.ch
295
Reason: metres in height saved approx. 1500m from Innertkirchen.
Reservation required (Service 100, 101): tel. 058 448 20 08.
SBB TimetableReservation required (Service 100, 101): tel. 058 448 20 08.
Rail Service SBB
Tel. ++41 (0) 900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min.)
www.sbb.ch
Ascent Grimselpass (from Oberwald)
Rail Service SBB
Tel. ++41 (0) 900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min.)
www.sbb.ch
296
Reason: metres in height saved from Oberwald approx. 800m.
Reservation required (Service 100, 101): tel. 058 448 20 08.
SBB TimetableReservation required (Service 100, 101): tel. 058 448 20 08.
Rail Service SBB
Tel. ++41 (0) 900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min.)
www.sbb.ch
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