Hotel und Naturresort Handeck

The Gelmersee circular route offers fascinating insights into the mountains of the Grimsel region. Along the lake, the streams and huge rocky outcrops invite to linger. The cable car Gelmerbahn takes one to the starting point of the circular hike or you hike up. It is recommended to find out more on the website beforehand, as fees may apply or opening hours must be considered: https://www.grimselwelt.ch/bahnen/gelmerbahn/

This wonderful hike takes you to one of the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland. The water is crystal clear and it is surrounded by mountains. Treat yourself to the Gelmerhütte before descending. The lake is located above Guttannen in the canton of Bern. The water of the lake comes from the Grimselsee and the lake is at an altitude of 1,850 meters above sea level.

The trail begins on the shore of Lake Gelmer at the Gelmerbahn mountain station. With a breathtaking view you cross the landscape until after a few kilometers you reach the Gelmerhütte at 2412m. It is recommended to check the website beforehand, as fees may apply or opening hours must be taken into account: https://www.grimselwelt.ch/bahnen/gelmerbahn/

The hike begins with a very impressive funicular that takes you to the start at the lake. At the beginning you walk along the Gelmersee and then you go down to Chüenzlentennien to reach the starting point in Handeck. Enjoy the view of the lake and the surrounding granite walls.

The hike starts with a very impressive funicular. The tour of the lake is enchanting, it is surrounded by granite walls that plunge into the lake. A white-red-white marked mountain path leads around the Gelmersee. On the north bank, the path was carved into the steep rock face. The high alpine mountains can be enjoyed and marveled at from various angles on this mountain hike around the Gelmersee.