W17 hiking trail to Fondue Caquelon Schlittmoos
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Intermediate
25 minutes
1254m
One way
+46m
-2m
Description
After a short walk, enjoy the fondue from the backpack and the beautiful view of Saanen, the Rüblihorn and the Gummfluh.
From Schönried train station, follow Schlittmoosstrasse and the signpost "Fondue Caquelon Schlittmoos". After about 15 minutes on foot you will reach the giant [Fondue Caquelon](https://www.gstaad.ch/planen-buchen/poi/detail/fondue-caquelon-schlittmoos). It offers space for up to eight people and cannot be reserved.
**Return route:** You can hike back the same way to Schönried or extend your hike towards Saanenmöser, where you can return to Schönried by public transport or on foot via the panorama trail.
Access by bike or mountain bike is possible.
Direct car access to the giant Fondue Caquelon is not possible.
Transport
The holiday region Gstaad is located in the southwest of Switzerland, directly on the border with 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 to all international airports of Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey. The main means of transport in the Gstaad region are the "MOB" train (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) and numerous postbus lines.
On the page Arrival and Public Transport on gstaad.ch you will find detailed arrival information.