Heuberg Trail (Oeschinensee): Bernese Oberland
t’s hard to say which is more beautiful: the turquoise Oeschinensee, the snowy peaks surrounding it, or the valleys beyond. There were stream crossings, so many (unexpected!!) waterfalls, and rocky paths carved right in the mountains. It’s a fun one!
To start, most people take the gondola up to the Oeschinensee summit station, but we decided to walk up from Kandersteg through the valley floor (which I would definitely recommend, though it will tack on about an hour+ at a steady incline). Once you start the panoramic trail, the views are phenomenal the entire way. A couple portions of the ridge are exposed, but as long as you aren’t too scared of heights you’ll be fine. And here’s a good tip: nearly everyone stops for lunch at the Heuberg lookout point (trust, you’ll know when you’re there) and it can get a little crowded. But, if you continue just 10 minutes further there are a few additional places to sit that are empty.
Start: Kandersteg Bahnhof
End: Oeschinensee gondola down to Kandersteg
Basic Route: Kandersteg - Oeschinensee. From Oeschinensee, following signposts to Läger. From Pt. 1685, follow signpost to Heuberg, Ober Bärgl - Oeschinensee.
Length and Rating: Moderate. To make it a little shorter, take the Kandersteg-Oeschinensee cable car and start from the top. 13km, 4.5 hours.
