Hiking (mountain trail, in places narrow and exposed)
Alpine route (equipped or very exposed section, snow field, blocks)
C13
Kandersteg » Adelboden
Trail crossing
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7h10 |
15.6 km
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1244 m
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1079 m
Leave Kandersteg and head southward along the railway line, climbing alongside the Alpbach stream to Usser Üschine hamlet. From here, the mountain trail leads steeply up to the Bunder Chrinde. Climb through the steep couloir behind the pass down to the Bunderalp, and then continue to Adelboden, the stage destination.
From Kandersteg train station, the trail first leads along the railway dam, then passing a group of houses to the Kander river. The magnificent rambling trail now leads between the Kander and the outskirts of the wood past the International Scout Centre. In Eggeschwand, the trail then turns off uphill into the wood. After crossing an open slope, you will come across the tarmac Üschene road climbing up out of the valley, which is met several times on climbing to Usser Üschene. Once in Usser Üschene, the mountain trail climbs up steeply, passing two huts and crossing a rift before getting over the rock ledge. Above the ledge, there is an easy walk over the alpine terrace to the Alpschele huts, where a wonderful view over the Balmhorn group, the Doldenhorn, the Blüemlis Alp, the Oeschinensee lake and the Hohtürli gap can be enjoyed. The Alpschelenhubel rises up to the right as the outermost point of the mountain chain branching off from the Chly Lohner. It can be climbed easily from Alpschele in 30min and guarantees tremendous views. From the huts, the trail takes a wide curve to the left, stretching out against the Chly Lohner and heads uphill over scree and grass-covered terrain. Cross the wide detritus cone in a westward direction and pass the mighty rock faces of the Gross und Chly Lohner to reach the Bunderchrinde pass. The far-reaching view is a reward for the strenuous climb. In the east, the main chain of the Bernese Alps can be seen as far as the Eiger and the mountains of the Kiental valley, while to the west lies the sunny Adelboden pastureland in the beautiful Engstligental valley at the foot of the wild Gsür and the Albristhorn peaks. The descent first leads over downward sloping slate fields, then across boulder-strewn slopes that are a little less steep down into the Bunderchumi. Shouting in this mighty mountain basin results in a fivefold echo. The trail continues, zigzagging downwards over a steep slope and across meadows to the Bunder Alp. Then follow a little asphalt road through the charming little alpine valley of Bunderle out via Eggetli down to the Engstligenbach stream. Cross the bridge and take a footpath into Adelboden village centre. (Schweizer Wanderwege)
Natural and cultural heritage
Adelboden The name Adelboden is mentioned for the first time in documents in 1409 and is said to indicate that a nobleman owned land here. However, a legend tells us that this name was given because a shepherd boy, who had lost his goats in Frutigen, only found them again after a long search right at the end of the valley on land covered in alpine plantain (“Adelgras”). Originally just a summer pasture, Adelboden was populated permanently by families from Frutigen at a relatively late stage in time. They were referred to as the “woodland people” because of the dense woodland on the valley floor. In the 14th century, Adelboden together with Frutigen belonged to the Lords of Thun. Due to financial difficulties, the latter sold their property in the year 1400 to Bern. The start of tourism came in 1873, and 1901 saw the arrival of the first winter guests. Today’s valley road was built between 1875 and 1884. The interior of the church of St. Anthony built in 1433 boasts, among other things, modern choir windows by Augusto Giacometti (1936) and at the entrance a large wall fresco (1471) representing the Last Judgement. In 1973, the church was restored and placed under federal protection. (Schweizer Wanderwege)
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Franzi - 2018-07-29
Wir sind die Etappe Mitte Juli 2018 gelaufen. Für die Unterkunft können wir wärmstens empfehlen, die Etappe kurz vor Adelboden zu beenden und im Strohhotel von Familie Josi einzukehren. Man kann dort für einen sehr fairen Preis eine gemütliche und ruhige Nacht im Stroh verbringen.
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We ran the stage in mid-July 2018. For the accommodation we can highly recommend to finish the stage just before Adelboden and to stop in the straw hotel of family Josi. You can spend there for a very fair price a cozy and quiet night in the straw.
Steep climb up from Adelboden to Berghaus Bonderalp. Follows the road for most of the way. Bonderalp is a good option to stay the night. Path to Bunderchrinde is rocky; at the top be careful of footing. There is a alpine hut on the way down to Kandersteg, like Thierry says. International scout center is a good option to stay the night. Two supermarkets in town, as well as a camping platz next to the gondola area.
Bin am 26.9.15 von Kandersteg nach Adelboden gewandert. Super Wetter und bis jetzt noch sehr gute Wegverhältnisse. Wer früh startet (ich bin gegen 8:00 Uhr los), sollte auf alle Fälle kurz vor der Bunderchrinde noch über den Alpschelegrat auf den Alpschelehubel (sehr tolle Aussicht zum fotografieren der Bunderchrinde) und nach Überschreitung der Bunderchrinde noch auf die Bunderspitz hoch wandern (Sehr schöne Aussicht auf Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau und Oeschinensee). Die meisten Unterkünfte und Einkehrmöglichkeiten am Weg haben mittlerweile geschlossen. Ankunft Adelboden: 16:30 Uhr! Sehr schöner, sonniger und angenehmer Wandertag!
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Bin on 09/26/15 migrated from Kandersteg to Adelboden. Super weather and as yet very good road conditions. Who starts early (I'm around 8:00 clock los), should in any case nearing Bunderchrinde nor the Alpschelegrat to Alpschelehubel (very great views to photograph the Bunderchrinde) and after crossing the Bunderchrinde still on the Bunderspitz high hike ( Very beautiful views of the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau and Lake Oeschinen). Most accommodations and rest stops along the way have been closed. Arrival Adelboden: 16:30 clock! Very nice, sunny and pleasant day of hiking!
Schindler - 2015-08-14
On August 12th 2015 I went from Adelboden to Kandersteg. Just after the Bunderchrinde Pass, the handrail is gone so is the path at one place. Makes the way down fairly tricky not to say dangerous.
Regards Albert
Tof - 2015-01-21
Trieste-Monaco le 4/9/14
Belle étape encore. Ambiance très minérale au col Bunderchrinde et verdoyante en descendant sur Adelboden.
Adelboden, toutes commodités ET gaz type Primus, Msr... (norme EN417) disponible sur la place du village, magasin Intersport.
Bivouac sur chemin de l'étape suivante près de la rivière Gilsbach après Guun (cf carte).
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Trieste-Monaco on 9/4/14 Beautiful step further. Atmosphere at Bunderchrinde very mineral and green collar down on Adelboden. Adelboden, AND all amenities like gas Primus Msr ... (standard EN417) available on the village square, Intersport store. Bivouac on way to the next stage near the river after Gilsbach Guun (see map).
Monaco - Trieste
Via alpina red and green trail separates/join in Adelboden
Great option to stay overnight at Berghaus Bonderalp (young & friendly owners)
On the way down from Bunderchrinde to kandersteg, few alpine huts where it can easily grabbed Berner Alpkase.
the international scout center is located before reaching Kandersteg (food + accomodation possible), water stream passing by.
Kandersteg have a campingplatz somewhere.
Kandersteg - Oeschinensee (food + accomodation) is reachable in only 1h10
wfstb - 2012-07-02
In der Tabelle fehlt die Höhe der Bunderchrinde (laut Wikipedia 2385 m).
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In the table, the amount of missing Bunderchrinde (according to Wikipedia, 2385 m).
Lou Papé - 2009-08-02
Berhaus Bonderalp à Vordere Bunder:
hébergement bien venu après une longue étape, paysans sympas (concert de cor des Alpes), repas un peu juste (patates + fromage) et dortoir rustique (dans le grenier au dessus des cochons avec l'odeur en prime).
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Berhaus Bonderalp Vordere Bunder to:
accommodation well stage came after a long, cool peasants (Alphorn concert), just a little food (potatoes + cheese) and rustic dormitory (in the attic above the smell of pigs with bonus).
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7h10 |
15.6 km
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1244 m
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1079 m
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