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Lauenensee Loop Trail

3,10 km
0:45 hr
23 m
23 m
72
TOP Easy
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Best season
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Starting point of the tour
Lauenensee, car park
Destination of the tour
Lauenensee, car park
Lowest point
1.377 m
Highest point
1.401 m
Properties
  • Scenic
  • Circular route
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Flora
Source : Destination Gstaad

Short hike around the Lake Lauenen

From the car park follow the idyllic Louibach. At the branch-off take the right-hand path towards the lake. The unique circular trail around the lake begins below the restaurant Lauenensee. A permanent view of the lake is to enjoy along the entire walk. Doable with a good baby buggy.
Properties
Lauenensee Parkplatz - Lauenensee Parkplatz
Equipment
Good footwear, snacks to savor during a break - why not a Fondue-Backpack?
Tip of the author
Highlights
  • Boats for hire from the restaurant Lauenensee
  • Lakeshore pontoon for swimmers
  • Large fire hearth
Public Transit
Lauenen, Lauenensee (No Bus in Winter)

During the vacation season and on weekends, high passenger traffic must be expected. Groups of 10 or more are therefore requested to make a reservation. (www.postauto.ch)
As of the first night, free use of the public transport in the Destination Gstaad as well as in the Lenk-Simmental region with the Gstaad Card. You can find more information about the Gstaad Card at: www.gstaad.ch/gstaadcard

Parking
Recommendation for the journey to Lake Lauenen: 
On foot, by post bus or by bicycle from the village of Lauenen
By car: Parking with limited capacity. Once the car park is full, the road will be closed. 
Tariffs parking: Min. CHF 8.- up to 6 h /6 to 12 h CHF 12.-.
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. Lauenensee can be reached from Gstaad by post bus or by car. (Except Winter)

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

Additional Information
Ideal for families, senior citizens and nature lovers.
Map and arrival