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Rinderberg - Wistätthorn (2362 M.Ü.M)

8,17 km

2:30 hrs.

759 m

405 m

TOP Moderate

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Starting point of the tour

Bergstation Rinderberg

Destination of the tour

Wistätthorn

Lowest point

1.699 m

Highest point

2.360 m

Properties

Linear route
Scenic
Summit route
Refreshment stops available
Cableway ascent/descent
suitable for snowboards
Clear area

Source : Destination Gstaad

Skitour aufstieg

Beautiful freetouring route from the Rinderberg mountain station via the Gandlouene ridge - Rüwlisepass - Oberer Laseberg - Wistätthorn and subsequent freeride descent to St. Stephan or Turbach.

From the village of Zweisimmen or from the ski area Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen you take the cable car up to the top station of the Rinderberg. After a short first ascent with a few vertical meters, you already reach the summit of the Rinderberg. From there it is downhill over the ridge to the Parwengensattel, which can also be reached by chairlift. Then follows the short variant descent to the "Rüwlispass". From there the ascent to the "Hinder Laseberg" begins. The route then follows the ridge in the direction of the Rüwlishorn. In the basin below the Rüwlishorn the ascent continues in southern direction along the ridge. The Wistätthorn offers a unique view over the Bernese Alps and the Gastlosen. The ski descent can be back to the ski area, to the village of St. Stephan or to Turbach.

Properties

Rinderberg - Parwengensattel - Rüwlispass - Wistätthorn

Equipment

We recommend

Ski touring equipment: touring ski-boots, touring skis with touring bindings, ski poles, skins, ski crampons

Climbing harness

Avalanche transeiver

Backpack, shovel, probe

Backpack with avalanche airbag system

Warm weatherproof clothing

Warm gloves and warm hat

Sunglasses and sunscreen

Warm drinks

Snack (high energy foods such as chocolate, dried fruit etc.)

Tip of the author

After the tour, a coffee at the Rytz Bar in the St. Stephan ski area.

Safety information

Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.

Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.

Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.

It is forbidden to walk on the ski pistes.

Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.

Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.

Public Transit

Zweisimmen railway station

Parking

Parking railway station Zweisimmen

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.

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

Additional Information

Further ski tours can be found under the following link:

https://www.gstaad.ch/winter/ski-snowboard/skitouren.html

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Rinderberg - Wistätthorn (2362 M.Ü.M)

Beautiful freetouring route from the Rinderberg mountain station via the Gandlouene ridge - Rüwlisepass - Oberer Laseberg - Wistätthorn and subsequent freeride descent to St. Stephan or Turbach.

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