Tschingelsee Floodplain – Alp Gamchi loop from Ehemaliger Tschingelsee

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Tschingelsee Floodplain – Alp Gamchi loop from Ehemaliger Tschingelsee

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Tschingelsee Floodplain – Alp Gamchi loop from Ehemaliger Tschingelsee

03:57

21.8km

1,400m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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223 m

View of the River and Mountains in Oberland

Highlight • Viewpoint

377 m

Tschingelsee Floodplain

Highlight • Natural

The Tschingelsee is not a real lake, but more of a wide gravel bed that fills with water depending on the weather. It is really exciting to watch the stream …

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4.21 km

Below Wild Andrist and Hundshorn

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In the upper Kiental valley, the Wild Andrist rises as a rugged, rocky peak above the landscape. At almost 2,850 meters, it is one of the most striking mountains in …

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5.35 km

At 1,672 metres above sea level, Alp Gamchi is a wonderful alpine farm where you can eat delicious cheeses produced on site. The local products are even better after a family walk in this beautiful alpine environment.

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8.96 km

alte Gspaltenhornhütte

Ruins

15.2 km

Upper Bundalp

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Above Griesalp, at an altitude of approximately 1,840 meters, lies the Obere Bundalp. The ascent leads along narrow paths, through patches of forest and across open meadows where cattle graze …

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18.3 km

Griesalp

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The journey by postal bus through the beautiful Kiental valley is a highlight in itself. For those who prefer not to take the bus up steep climbs along narrow roads …

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19.1 km

Nostalgiehotel Waldrand Pochtenalp

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Enjoy the sun, let your eyes wander over the mountains and lush green meadows and forget everyday life. Just the journey on the steepest post bus route in Europe is …

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19.8 km

Griesschlucht Gorge

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Beautiful, small gorge near Griesalp with many waterfalls. The landscape is beautiful and invites you to linger. Accessible from Griesalp or by climbing up from Tschingelsee.

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21.8 km

End point

Parking

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