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Hiking trail to the fondue caquelon Lauenen
8,26 km
2:25 hrs.
199 m
200 m
90
TOP Moderate
Best season
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Starting point of the tour
Village shop of Lauenen
Destination of the tour
Village shop of Lauenen
Lowest point
1.236 m
Highest point
1.405 m
Properties
- Scenic
- Out and back
- Circular route
- Refreshment stops available
- Family-friendly
- Flora
Fondue in the open air in a magnificent mountain setting
Tungelschuss und Geltenschuss
Blick zum Tungelschuss
Fondue in the giant Fondue Caquelon
Fondue im Fondue Caquelon
Geltenschuss and Tungelschuss, Lauenen
Lauenen
Fondue Caquelon von oben
Hike through the beautiful landscape of Lauenen to the Fondue Caquelon and enjoy the fondue, the view and the tranquillity of nature.The caquelon is only open in summer! In winter, access is neither secured nor maintained.
The hike starts directly in the village of Lauenen, the panorama trail leads through the scattered settlement of Tüffi. After a short walk through the forest, you reach a beautiful hill just before "ufem Bort", where the Fondue Caquelon stands with a view of the Geltenschutz and Tungelschutz waterfalls and the magnificent mountain panorama. The way back leads down to the Rohr nature reserve and then back to the starting point.
Access by mountainbike possible.
Direct access by car to the giant fondue caquelon is not possible.
Properties
Lauene Dorf - Trüttli - usseri Tüffi - inneri Tüffi - unders Gürütschi - ufem Bort - Bochte - Rohr - Lauenen Dorf
Equipment
Fondue backpack (must be ordered the day before from the village shop in Lauenen), good shoes, drinks for the road.
The fondue backpack contains all the ingredients for the irresistible outdoor experience: a choice of creamy classic or aromatic truffle fondue, crispy fondue bread, spices, a caquelon, rechaud with fuel paste, plates and forks.
Tip of the author
We recommend a stop at the rustic mountain inn "Bochtehuus" or at the Hotel Alpenland (note opening times). If you want to shorten the route, you can take the post bus on the way back (stop "under Tungel").
Public Transit
By postbus you can get directly to Lauenen to the starting point of the hike, post stop: Lauenen b. Gstaad, GeltenhornOn the way back you can take the Postbus back. Postal stations: Lauenen b. Gstaad Bends & Lauenen b. Gstaad, Tungel
Parking
The Geltenhorn Platz in Lauenen is a public car park
Getting There
Additional Information
More information about the Fondueland Gstaad: www.gstaad.ch/fondueland
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