307 Wispile - Chrine - Lauenensee - Lauenen
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Intermediate
3h50min
13121m
One way
+115m
-786m
Description
Hike along the ridge of the Wispile and enjoy the panoramic view over the Saanenland and the view to our 3000-meter peaks. Almost at the end of ...
You can comfortably take the gondola to the Wispile mountain house (1907 m), where the hike starts. Always follow the ridge and enjoy the panoramic view over the Saanenland. At Chrinetritt, the path descends steeply to Chrinepass (1659 m). Once there, you will immediately ascend about 100 meters again. This leads you onto the path towards Lauenensee (1381 m). On the descending mountain path, you reach the Lauenensee in the nature reserve of Gelten - Iffigen.
Here you can take the post bus back to Gstaad or walk to Lauenen village (+ approx. 1 hour) and catch the post bus there.
**Notes:**
- There is a petting zoo and a children's playground at Wispile
- Fondue Caquelon Vorderi Wispile: approx. 40 minutes from Wispile mountain station, along the hike route
- Please observe the operating times of the cable cars
- Book a round-trip ticket for this route! More information: [Rates & prices of the Gstaad cable cars in summer](https://bergbahnen-gstaad.ch/en/summer/information/rates#c45170)
Transport
The Gstaad holiday region is located in the southwest of Switzerland, right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Thun Lake region, the Lake Geneva area, and the Gruyère region. Direct connections to the European high-speed train network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant arrival. Main means of transport in the region are the "MOB" train (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) and numerous post bus lines.
On the [Travelling the relaxed and easy way](https://www.gstaad.ch/en/summer/plan-book/getting-there-around) page on gstaad.ch you will find detailed travel information.