Oeschinensee – Lake Oeschinen loop from Kandersteg

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Oeschinensee – Lake Oeschinen loop from Kandersteg

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Oeschinensee – Lake Oeschinen loop from Kandersteg

02:33

7.03km

290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.86 km for 1.08 km

After 3.65 km for 1.08 km

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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1.55 km

View of Lake Oeschinen

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Another highlight, where there are already many. ;-)
But the view here is also beautiful and the Oeschinensee is an oasis in the middle of imposing mountains.

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2.12 km

View of the Oeschinensee lake

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Magnificent high-altitude lake, but a lot of people! Remember to come early enough in the morning to be quiet.

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2.36 km

Cave with View of Oeschinen Lake

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Here you can seek some shelter from the rain.

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2.50 km

Panorama Trail Above Oeschinensee

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While hiking here, you'll enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Oeschinen. With such a picturesque sight, it's worth taking a moment to stop, sit in the grass, and simply soak in the panorama.

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3.92 km

View of the cliffs at Lake Oeschinen

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very pretty here, very pretty

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4.77 km

Oeschinensee

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Once again a highlight from Oeschinensee ... ;-) One of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Switzerland.

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5.10 km

Lakeside Trail at Lake Oeschinen

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Beautiful mountain lake, even if the weather didn't play along, it was definitely a worthwhile climb

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5.36 km

A stunningly beautiful lake, surrounded by several two- and three-thousand-meter peaks. The relatively easy climb makes this destination worthwhile for the whole family. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Restaurants and boat rentals are also available.

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7.03 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

2.59 km

1.74 km

Surfaces

5.10 km

1.12 km

418 m

347 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,770 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

8°C

3°C

66 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

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Comments

August 7, 2026,Oeschinensee – Oeschinensee Runde von Kandersteg

On the last day of our trip, Oeschinensee was on the agenda
As it turned out again, it's a tourist hotspot. Parking spaces fill up quickly. Arriving on time is recommended, as is booking the cable car online in advance. There are only a few time slots.
If you want, you can also hike up, but at over 30 degrees, …

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February 19, 2023,Oeschinen Bergstation - Oeschinensee - Underbärgli - und wieder zurück zur Bergstation

Short hike to the Oeschinensee and a little further to the Oberbärgli. Beautiful but the lake is unfortunately a huge tourist attraction. Unfortunately we were a bit late, the tour to the Blüemlisalphütte at 2836m would definitely have been worth it.

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