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  • Kandersteg, Switzerland

    Top Spots in and near Kandersteg

    • Martigny, Switzerland

      Hike to La Bâtiaz Castle in Martigny

      3.6 mi / 675 ft gain
      Starting in the Martigny town center, the trailhead is easy to find. Follow Rue de la Bâtiaz across La Dranse Rive and after about two blocks you will see signs to Chemin du Château, the "path to the castle."A relatively easy hike, switchbacks wind through vineyards on the mountainside for 1.8 mi...
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    • Engelberg, Switzerland

      Lutersee Loop

      11.1 mi / 4216 ft gain
      From Engelberg, head towards Eugenisee and then wind through houses on the edge of town before starting the ascent to Ober Zingel. You'll have great views of the valley, and steep climbing. At Ober Zingel you can stop for a snack, or continue upwards to Lutersee. From here, you'll continue hiking...
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    • Engelberg, Switzerland

      Trübsee Loop via Engelberg

      8.43 mi / 2677 ft gain
      Trübsee Loop is a nice trail accessible from town that passes by Untertrübsee and stunning Trübsee. Enjoy views of the Engelberg valley and the incredible colors of the lake. While it can be done in either direction, the trail between Engelberg and Berghotel is quite steep, so many people prefer ...
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    • Engelberg, Switzerland

      Walenpfad Trail from Brunnihutte

      6.5 mi / 1280 ft gain
      Often touted as one of the most scenic trails in Engelberg, and with good reason! This fairly easy hike is enjoyed in either direction, starting from the Brunnihutte, or Banalpsee. From Brunnihutte, follow signs for the Walenpfad trail and Bannalpsee. The trail provides sweeping views of Titlis ...
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    • Engelberg, Switzerland

      Hike to Rugghubelhütte via Brunnihutte

      6.13 mi / 1801 ft gain
      The hike to Rugghubelhütte can begin either in Engelberg, or as described here, at the top of the Brunni (or Ristis) cable car. It just depends how much elevation you want to hike. From the top of Brunni, the trail meanders along the mountainside for a while before starting to climb more sharply....
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    • Engelberg, Switzerland

      Fürenalp Panorama Loop

      6.2 mi / 108 ft gain
      You can reach the start of this hike by taking the (free) hiker bus from Engelberg to the Fürenalp cable car. Take the cable car to the top, and you'll have a long, pleasant descent towards Staüber, with stunning views along the way. Near Staüber, the trail cuts back down the valley towards Füren...
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    • Alagna Valsesia, Italy

      Hike to Alpe Testanera - Monte Rosa

      10.2 mi / 3641.7 ft gain
      This is an enjoyable hike that will lead you to a beautiful arena where your can admire the south side of the Monte Rosa.After parking at Wold, after the village of Alagna Valsesia, just follow the road to the Acqua Bianca falls. Here you can find the trail (7a) that leads to Turlo pass and, once...
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    • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

      Mountain Bike Chamonix's 'Le Tour' Trails

      Getting There From Chamonix, it is very easy to get to Le Tour. You can either drive up the valley, bike up the valley or take a cheap shuttle that runs every 15 minutes up and down from Chamonix to Le Tour, and everywhere in between. I took a shuttle up the valley to Argenterie where I rented a ...
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