Scenic Swiss Alps

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    [title] => Arrival day
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Welcome to Hotel Steinmattli. Unpack and settle in.
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    [title] => Above Adelboden
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These walks venture onto the high meadows of Tschentenalp above Adelboden, and both walks offer excellent views of the Engstligen valley, with Adelboden far below and the surrounding mountains, where many of the walks to be enjoyed later in the week, can be identified.
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                            [title] => The Hörnliweg and Alpine Garden
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Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Total ascent: 1,443 feet (440m)
Total descent: 1,423 feet (434m)
In summary: We take the Tschenten gondola to the upper slopes and, after soaking up the panoramic views, with a chance to try the ‘Giant Swing’, we return to Adelboden ascending gradually through meadows to Hörnli Alpine Garden with its rich array of wild flowers. From here we traverse above the village through woodland before descending to follow the mighty Allenbach river back to the hotel in time for afternoon refreshments.
Highlight: Panoramic views above the Engstligen valley.
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                            [title] => The Hörnliweg, Schwandfeldspitz and Schermtanne
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Distance: 9 miles (14½km)
Total ascent: 2,400 feet (720m) 
In summary: From the hotel we ascend through woodland before picking up the route of the easier group as we traverse above Adelboden to the Hörnli Alpine Garden, to enjoy the beautiful array of flowers. We’ll pause at the viewpoint, with chance to enjoy the ‘Giant Swing’, then ascend through meadows to the Tschenten restaurant, enjoying views of the Tschentenalps, Zigzag our way onwards to the summit of Schwadfelspitz at 2025m, for superb panoramas, then the great views continue as we make our descent into Adelboden.
Highlight: Reach the summit of Schwandfeldspitz, an impressive spur with views in all directions. 
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    [title] => The Hahnenmoos Pass
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From Adelboden we take a long gondola ride of 3 miles to the upper station and restaurant at Sillerebühl, situated at an altitude of just under 2,000 metres. Now called the Vogellisi, or ‘Bird Lady Mountain’, from here we follow the famous flower trails to Hahnenmoos.
The broad grassy saddle at the Hahnenmoos pass is the historic route between Adelboden and the village of Lenk. The pass was once the site of a local festival where villagers from the two valleys met for trade and athletic contests.
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                            [title] => Sillerenbühl, Flower Trail, Hahnenmoos Pass and Luegli
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Total ascent: 920 feet (280m)
Total descent: 2,260 feet (690m)
In summary: From Sillernbühl we follow a wonderful floral trail to the Hahnenmoos Pass where we will spot some of the locals flying model gliders. We continue on the trail to descend to Berglager and our gondola back to Adelboden.
Highlight: Discover the profusion of wild flowers, under the watch of Vogellisi and Luegli mountains.
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                            [title] => Hahnenmoos Pass, Ridges Above Geils
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Distance: 10 miles (15½km)
Total ascent: 2,360 feet (720m)
Total descent: 3,870 feet (1,180m)
In summary: We ascend to Vogellisi and Luegli mountains. We follow a track towards the Pommern and bypass the prominent peaks. We then follow a spectacular ridge down and then on to Tronegg for more great views over to Engstilgen Falls before starting our descent to Berglager and gondola back to Adelboden. 
Highlight: The path across the narrow ridge to Huendersaedel with the precipice views to the right.
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    [title] => Kandertal and Oeschinensee
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Kandertal is the adjacent valley to Adelboden, just a few miles away as the crow flies. Both walks take a gondola and head to Oeschinensee, a picture-postcard mountain lake setting that changes colour from azure to emerald depending on the cloud cover. Today we will be surrounded by majestic mountains including Bluemlisalp, Fruenderhorn and Doldenhorn.
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                            [title] => Kandertal and Oeschinensee
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Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Total ascent: 810 feet (380m)
Total descent: 2,880 feet (880m)
In summary: Our route leads us to the Senn Hutte overlooking the beautiful Oeschinensee before heading around the northern side of the lake up to a lovely mountain hut at Unterbargli where we can enjoy a spot of lunch. We retrace our steps to the lake shore and continue to the Berghotel, a popular tourist spot, before descending down the valley to Kandersteg and well-earned refreshments.
Highlight: Enjoy lunch at a typical mountain hut.
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                            [title] => Kandersteg, Oeschinensee and High Mountain Alps
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Total ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
Total descent: 2,890 feet (880m)
In summary: The harder route takes us along a spectacular path, traversing high above the lake to the huts perched on a hanging valley. From here we descend to the hut at Unterbargli and on to the Berghotel where we follow a path to Kandersteg for refreshments.
Highlight: Spectacular views Heuberg and Oberbaergli.
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    [title] => Free day
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Each week there is a free day when no guided walks are offered. This is an ideal opportunity to relax around the hotel, walk independently or visit local places of interest. You may wish to use the efficient Swiss transport system to visit the attractive lakeside resorts of Interlaken, Thun or Spiez. Alternatively, you could hire a bike in Adelboden and cycle in the local area.
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    [title] => Engstligen valley and Waterfall
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The impressive Engstligen Waterfall is one of the area’s most impressive sights and is clearly visible from the hotel balcony. The falls drop around 600 metres making them the second highest in Switzerland. Above the waterfalls is the Engstligenalp, a vast expanse of alpine flowers and pastures that was once an ancient glacial lake. The lofty summits and glaciers of the Wildstrubel surround this impressive hanging valley.
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                            [title] => Engstligen Valley, Engstligenalp and Falls
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Total ascent: 650 feet (200m)
Total descent: 1070 feet (325m)
In summary: Today we take the cable car to ascend to Engstligenalp. We take a leisurely walk in the hanging valley, taking time to admire the scenery and Alpine flowers. After lunch, we descend using the cable car and continue our walk through woodland to the lower falls where we can appreciate their power. We continue on the path to the bus stop to catch the return bus to Adelboden. 
Highlight: View the impressive Engstligen waterfalls.
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                            [title] => Engstligen Valley, Hinterberg, Engstligenalp and Falls
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Distance: 9 miles (14½km)
Total ascent: 2,600 feet (780m)
In summary:  We ascend through the dramatic Hinterberg corrie over a spur to the beautiful pastures of Engstligenalp. We spend some time walking on the high valley before descending, then we cross the foot of the upper falls continuing to the mighty lower falls and our bus back to Adelboden.
Highlight: Enjoy the alpine ascent to Hinterberg, with chance to spot local wildlife, such as marmots.
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    [title] => On the slopes of the Elsighorn
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The Elsighorn is the northernmost significant summit on the high ridge that separates the Engstligen and Kander Valleys. We go to Elsigbach by minibus and take a cable car to the slopes above.
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                            [title] => Elsigsee, Brandsee and Adelboden Panoramas
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Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Total ascent: 910ft (280m)
Total descent: 2,440ft (745m)
In summary: This morning we travel by bus to the base of Elsigbach Gondola Station, then take the scenic gondola ride to Elsigalp. We’ll see picturesque views of mountains, as well as Elsigsee and Brandsee, then enjoy the scenic view at Hoechst before our return.
Highlight: Majestic lake and mountain views
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                            [title] => Elsighorn, Golitschenpass and Stand
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Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Total ascent: 2,880 feet (880m)
Total descent: 2870 feet (875m)
In summary: We ascend to the summit of Elsighorn, at 2,341m the highest point of the week, which goes on to the Golitschenpass and another summit, Stand, with spectacular views all the way. On a clear day, our wonderful 360 degree view, could include sights of Eiger Moench and Jungfrau. The descent is via Elsigsee and the friendly Elsighutte taking the cable car part way down, before walking a little further down to catch the bus back.
Highlight: Spectacular views from the summit of Elsighorn, Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.
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    [title] => Departure day
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We hope to see you again soon.
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