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Espace Mittelland

Frutigen-Niedersimmental

Erlenbach im Simmental

Karst Rock Formations – Hinterstockensee loop from Erlenbach

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Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Frutigen-Niedersimmental

Erlenbach im Simmental

Karst Rock Formations – Hinterstockensee loop from Erlenbach

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Karst Rock Formations – Hinterstockensee loop from Erlenbach

08:03

17.2km

1,530m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 22, 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 7.42 km for 1.92 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.12 km

Stockhorn

Highlight • Summit

Very steep path but good training.

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4.19 km

Chrindi mid-station (Stockhorn cable car)

Highlight • Rest Area

Well suited to practice altitude by a short distance. (917 hm)

- valley station in Erlenbach im Simmental (725 m)
- intermediate station Chrindi (1642 m)
- summit station (2139 m)

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4.36 km

Chrindi Middle Station (Stockhornbahn)

Highlight • Rest Area

starting point for beautiful snowshoe tours

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4.39 km

What is karst? Karst is rugged limestone.

Origin: The soluble limestone is eroded by the weathering and the slightly acid rain. This creates cracks, crevices, gullies and caves in the rock.

Water network: The water can be drawn through the openings directly into the depths and drain in the heavily ramified underground water network.

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4.52 km

Hinterstockensee

Highlight • Lake

The Hinterstockensee is often confused with the Vorderstockensee due to its location. The Hinterstockensee is the one with the island in the middle and is located directly below the middle station. Since the majority of tourists come up by cable car, the misconception quickly arises that this is the front lake. Incidentally, both lakes invite you to swim and barbecue, and when there is no wind, the surrounding mountains are reflected crystal clear on their surfaces. A top-class photo opportunity that no camera can resist. Those devoted to fishing will also get their money's worth here.

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7.12 km

Stockhorn mountain station, restaurant with terrace

Highlight • Restaurant

Beautiful panoramic restaurant

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7.67 km

View of Oberstockensee and Hinterstockensee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice view of both lakes and the start of the last ascent to the Stockhorn.

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9.20 km

Oberstockenalp Mountain Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In summer there is a mountain restaurant here and there are homemade cheeses and various house specialties.

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17.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

4.24 km

2.16 km

1.10 km

989 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.52 km

2.96 km

2.34 km

1.73 km

1.30 km

352 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 30 July

29°C

19°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

November 13, 2022,Erlenbach - Oberstockensee - Strüssigrat - Stockhorn - Oberbärgli - Chrindli

Visited the Berwelt again on Sunday, November 13th and was greeted with bright sunshine.
The ascent went from Erlenbach i. Simmental over the saddle between Chaibehorn and Stand to Oberstockensee. At the lake, the silence was as touching as the -quietness on the lake - mirror-smooth - a gift of nature.
We continued via the Strüssigrat - which requires some …

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Karst Rock Formations – Hinterstockensee loop from Erlenbach

Stockhorn

Chrindi mid-station (Stockhorn cable car)

Chrindi Middle Station (Stockhornbahn)