Engstligen Falls – Berghotel Oeschinensee loop from Kandersteg

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Engstligen Falls – Berghotel Oeschinensee loop from Kandersteg

Hard

4.8

(12)

hikers

Engstligen Falls – Berghotel Oeschinensee loop from Kandersteg

04:24

12.9km

560m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.48 km for 2.14 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.51 km

View of Oeschinen Lake and Blüemlisalp Peaks

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View of the three-thousanders wyssi frau, Blümlisalphorn, Oeschinenhorn and the Fründenhorn

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4.98 km

Frozen Lake Oeschinen (Oeschinensee)

Highlight • Lake

The frozen lake is beautiful.

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5.01 km

Campfire Spot at Lake Oeschinen

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Campfire, barbecue area. Either you bring something to grill up on the mountain or you buy a barbecue picnic basket in the Hotel / Berggasthof Oeschinensee at the beginning of the lake (approx. 5 minutes away)

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5.38 km

Swimming Spot at Oeschinen Lake

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Nice swimming area with good access to the water. The hiking trail from the Bergalpe Ober Öschibärgli leads right past here. Ideal for a quick refreshment.

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5.67 km

Engstligen Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

5.96 km

Cave with View of Oeschinen Lake

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Here you can seek some shelter from the rain.

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6.52 km

Bridge Over Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

The path in this section is easy

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8.34 km

Berghotel Oeschinensee

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Beautifully situated mountain hotel with great views and tradition

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12.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

2.23 km

2.11 km

638 m

460 m

Surfaces

7.57 km

4.10 km

651 m

505 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (1,170 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

16°C

8°C

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Comments

July 2, 2025,⛰️BE/ Oeschinensee - Boucle au départ de Kandersteg

Today is a "quiet" day to enjoy this region that I love. Obviously, without the usual ski lifts. Lots of tourists, of course. No T4 today, not planned. See you soon, friends 😉

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