W30 Gstaad - Lauenen - Lauenensee
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Intermediate
3h45min
12093m
One way
+360m
-25m
Description
A wonderful hike through the idyllic Lauenental valley to the picturesque Lauenensee lake in the wild and romantic nature reserve Gelten–Iffigen.
The route follows the Louwibach from Gstaad to Lauenen. A detour to the charming mountain village is worthwhile: It is characterized by old, well-preserved chalets and its 16th-century church. From Lauenen there are several paths to the idyllic Lauenensee. The hiking trail via Rohr is flat at first and rises quite steeply towards the end. The other paths are steadily gently ascending. Return to Gstaad by post bus.
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 conveniently 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 rail network and to all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant arrival. Main means of transport in Gstaad are the "MOB" train (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) and numerous post bus lines.