Hotel Bären Guttannen

This route starts in Guttanenn and leads through open and partly stony terrain into the countryside. The path first covers a few meters of altitude and then leads to the Windegg hut, from where it is not far to the Trift lake and the adventurous Trift bridge. Then it continues down the Trift Glacier in the background to the Triftbahn mountain station, from where one can either hike further down into the valley or drive down. It is recommended to check the website beforehand, as fees may...

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 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/

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.