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Chastalet Circular Trail

6,62 km
2:30 hrs.
337 m
337 m
78
TOP Moderate
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Best season
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Starting point of the tour
Gsteig, post office
Destination of the tour
Gsteig, post office
Lowest point
1.174 m
Highest point
1.512 m
Properties
  • Scenic
  • Geological highlights
  • Circular route
  • Cultural/historical interest
  • Flora
Source : Destination Gstaad

The Chastalet circular trail leads through the landscape and history of Gsteig.

The village of Gsteig was first mentioned in an official record dating back to 1312 as a Chastalet (watch, defence or refuge tower). 
The 7 km hike takes us from Gsteig through Rohr to Dürri and on via Längmatte to the castle. Here we reach the highest point of the hike. The way back to Gsteig leads us through the Rotengraben and Innergsteig.
Various information boards and a brochure available at the tourist office tell us interesting facts about the community of Gsteig-Feutersoey.

From Burg you can also descend into the valley via the spectacular Burg falls. The mountain trail is well signposted and maintained, but sometimes a little exposed. Good shoes are essential!
Properties
Gsteig - Längmatte - Bode - Gsteig
Equipment
Good shoes are recommended.
Tip of the author
The circular trail can also be explored in the opposite direction.
Public Transit
Gsteig b. Gstaad, Post
Parking
Parking Gsteig Village

Alterative: Valley station Sanetsch

Getting There
The Destination Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The Destination is easily accessed by rail or car from the regions around Lake Thun and Lake Geneva and the Gruyere region Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey. The main means of transport in the destination of Gstaad are the "MOB" (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) train and numerous post bus lines.

Gsteig can be reached from Gstaad by post bus.

More information on gstaad.ch: Travel & Public Transport.

Additional Information
See also

Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Haus des Gastes
Promenade 41
3780 Gstaad
Tel.: +41 (0)33 748 81 81
E- Mail: info@gstaad.ch
www.gstaad.ch

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