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Espace Mittelland

Frutigen-Niedersimmental

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Lake Oeschinen – Oeschinensee loop from Kandersteg

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Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Frutigen-Niedersimmental

Frutigen

Lake Oeschinen – Oeschinensee loop from Kandersteg

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4.7

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3,373

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Lake Oeschinen – Oeschinensee loop from Kandersteg

03:35

10.5km

470m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 27, 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 4.46 km for 1.56 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.26 km

Panorama

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Most beautiful hiking trail on the way from Kandersteg to Oeschinensee or vice versa.

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3.77 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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4.03 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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4.36 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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4.70 km

Oeschinensee

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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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4.93 km

Cave with View of Oeschinen Lake

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Here you can seek some shelter from the rain.

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5.21 km

View of the cliffs at Lake Oeschinen

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very pretty here, very pretty

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7.61 km

View of the Waterfall at Oeschinensee

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Nice spot with a bench and a good view of the waterfall.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.34 km

2.07 km

1.54 km

448 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

2.90 km

651 m

205 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 12 August

27°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

August 25, 2023,Berg Tour zum Öschiener See

An incredibly beautiful lake with a magnificent view of several 3600m mountains and glaciers, the weather was a dream on the descent then a thunderstorm. Absolutely worth it

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September 29, 2024,Von Kantersteg zum Oeschinensee und zurück.

It is currently not possible to completely circumnavigate Lake Oeschinen.

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May 16, 2025,"Sensation: Hering & Seestern im Oeschinensee" > Kandersteg

Instagram hotspot on a Friday in May -

300 - not 4,000 people at Lake Oeschinen!

"Regular" hikers are in the minority, but very welcome!

Many waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, spring gentian, and everything else you'll find in the mountains.

Warm below, fresh above.

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June 2, 2025,Oeschinensee von Kandersteg 🇨🇭🏞🩵

Many paths were closed due to the risk of rockfalls.

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August 20, 2023,🎒 Oeschinensee 💦 Kandersteg (BE)

Hike 🎒 Oeschinensee 💦 Kandersteg (BE)
komoot.com/tour/1270176090
strava.com/activities/9685001843

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May 11, 2025,Boucle Oeschinensee – Vue sur le lac d'Oeschinen au départ de Kandersteg

Please note: the trail is partially closed at this time!
Very touristy at this time of year; best done outside of cable car opening hours.

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July 13, 2025,Activité

Too bad the app shut down, and I've only hiked 15.5 km in total.
After the chalet, head up on the left to the highlight of this magnificent hike.

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July 21, 2022,Einmal zum Oeschinensee bitte

actually the classic if you want to show the visitor a really picturesque lake. Very developed for tourists, but always nice to look at. Of course we didn't miss the opportunity for a splash....

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Lake Oeschinen – Oeschinensee loop from Kandersteg

Panorama

Lake Oeschinen

Lakeside Trail at Lake Oeschinen

Oeschinensee

Oeschinensee

Cave with View of Oeschinen Lake

View of the cliffs at Lake Oeschinen

View of the Waterfall at Oeschinensee

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