Hiking (mountain trail, in places narrow and exposed)
Alpine route (equipped or very exposed section, snow field, blocks)
R100
Schwarenbach » Adelboden
Trail crossing
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6h10 |
15.8 km
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680 m
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1379 m
Leave Schwarenbach heading south west, following the base of the Felsenhorn peak, and climb over the Rote Chumme ravine up to the Chindbetti pass. Next comes a descent with a view of the next intermediate destination, the Engstligen Alp high plateau. Continue past the Engstligen waterfalls to Adelboden, the stage destination situated on the valley floor.
From the Schwarenbach inn, head southward below the eastern slopes of the Felsenhorn for around 1.5km on a slight incline. Then turn into the Roten Chumme couloir and climb to the ridge between the Rote Totz and the Felsenhorn. Continue on the mountain trail over rocky hillocks and boulders on a short descent to the edge of the Tälligletscher glacier, which is thickly carpeted in scree. At a leisurely pace, climb up to the pass at the Engstligengrat ridge, the Chindbetti pass. From here, head down now to the Tossenseeli lakes some 300m below to reach the edge of the impressive plateau over more steeply sloping alpine pastureland. Continue over the vast pastureland of the Engstligen Alp to reach the mountain houses. Those who prefer to make the descent from the Engstligen Alp on foot than to take an effortless valley-bound trip with the aerial cable car will be rewarded with a unique natural spectacle: the Engstligenfälle waterfalls. At the guesthouses, take the turn-off to the west. After crossing the Engstlige river, you will come directly via the Chumi valley to the Obere Engstligenfall waterfall. A safe footbridge takes you across the stream, on which you will feel the fine water mist from the roaring waterfall. The 600 metre drop of the Engstligen waterfalls into the valley is a natural attraction in a league of its own. These waterfalls, the second highest in Switzerland, have been under nature protection since 1948. On arriving down at the valley station of the aerial cable car, the trail leads alongside the Engstligebach stream through the dispersed settlements around Adelboden with the holiday chalets so typical of the Bernese Oberland in the village centre. The church there dating back to 1433 with its older stone tower has been well preserved and boasts remarkable frescoes and also stained glass windows. (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)
Berner Oberland West ~ Bergverlag Rudolf Rother (ISBN 3-7633-4282-6)
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Der Abstieg von über 1'500 hm ist sehr anstrengend. Allenfalls die Bahn von der Engstlichtenalp, aber man verpasst den Wasserfall.
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The descent of over 1'500 hm is very exhausting. At most the train from the Engstlichtenalp, but you miss the waterfall.
Berta - 2018-07-12
Wir haben im Bernahof tel. einen Platz im Lager reserviert. Wurden sehr freundlich begrüßt und es wurde uns vom Rezeptioniest Adrian ein Doppelzimmer zum gleichen Preis angeboten. Gutes Zimmer, sehr ruhig, es gibt einen Aufenthaltsraum mit Kaffeemaschine und eine Terasse. Das FS im Kiosk ist reichlich und gut. 95 CHF
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We have in the Bernahof tel. reserved a place in the warehouse. Were greeted very friendly and we were offered by the receptionist Adrian a double room for the same price. Good room, very quiet, there is a common room with coffee machine and a terrace. The FS in the kiosk is plentiful and good. 95 CHF
Alpinisten - 2015-08-16
Wir haben in Adelboden im B&B bei Christian und Emilie Oester , Stigelschwandstrasse 60, Tel. 033 673 26 46 oder Natel 078 746 16 02 gewohnt. Sehr nette Gastgeber und tolles Frühstück (60 CHF). Ab Adelboden Post fährt der Bus 236 bis Schermtanne (hier auch gutes Abendessen). Von hier kann man direkt weiter wandern.
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We stayed in Adelboden in the B & B at Christian and Emilie Oester, Stigelschwandstrasse 60, Tel. 033 673 26 46 or Natel 078 746 16 02. Very nice hosts and great breakfast (60 CHF). From Adelboden Post the bus 236 to Schermtanne (also good dinner). From here you can continue to walk straight.
Clemens - 2015-07-08
Bestätige Elisabeth: Die "Rote Chumme" ist erst bei 2600 hm. Das ist aber nicht schlimm, denn man steigt danach nur höchsten 80 hm ab und läuft dann leicht aufsteigend rüber zum Chindbettipass. Das hier angezeigte Höhenprofil stimmt soweit. Ich war nicht in Schwarenbach sondern habe auf der Engstligenalp übernachtet. Als ich am nächsten Tag nach Adelboden kam, war ich froh darüber. Adelboden ist doch etwas gross...
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Submit Elisabeth: The "Red Chumme" is only at 2600 hm. That's not bad, because it rises after only 80 highest hm off and then runs slightly ascending over to Chindbettipass. The displayed here Höhenprofil true extent. I was not in Schwarenbach but have stayed on the Engstligenalp. When I came to Adelboden the next day, I was glad. Adelboden is something big ...
Elisabeth - 2014-12-05
Erreur sur le topo : "Rote Chumme" est un point de passage sur une crête, à 2618m et non à 2294m ! De là, il faut plus de 45 mn pour atteindre le col Chindbetti, le seul mentionné dans le topo...
Par ailleurs, le premier saut de la cascade d'Engstligen n'est qu'un amuse-gueule. Pour voir la grande et belle chute, il faut quitter le sentier principal (auucune indication !) et prendre un petit sentier qui, en longue traversée, rejoint le pied de la cascade.
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Error on the topo "Rote Chumme" is a crossing point on a ridge at 2618m and not 2294m! From there, it takes more than 45 minutes to reach the Chindbetti collar, only mentioned in the topo ... Moreover, the first jump of the waterfall Engstligen is only an appetizer. To see the great and beautiful fall, he must leave the main trail (auucune indication!) And take a small path in long crossing, joins the foot of the waterfall.
SPYD - 2012-09-23
A partir de cette étape (jusu'à R103) les dénivelés fournis correspondent à nos relevés.
Nous confirmons la remarque de Jean-Louis, mais nous étions en chambre.
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From this step (jusu'à R103) provided the uneven match our records. We confirm the remark of Jean-Louis, but we were in the room.
Jean-Louis GIRAUD - 2012-03-28
ADELBODEN est un centre de villégiature chic et cher ...J'ai trouvé un hebergement à prix "budget" fréquenté par de nombreux randonneurs .
Suivant disponibilités et en réservant à l'avance il est possible d'avoir une place en dortoir :
B and B BERNERHOF
68 Dorfstrasse
3715 ADELBODEN
Tel 00 41 (0) 33 673 14 31
Fax 00 41 (0) 33 673 41 10
Pas de repas mais bon petit déjeuner .
C'est une alternative aux "bunkers" anti-atomique" avec en plus une belle vue sur les cascades et le plateau d'Engstligenalp ...
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Adelboden is a resort chic and expensive ... I found an accommodation priced "budget" used by many hikers.
Depending on availability and booking in advance it is possible to have a place in dormitory
B and B BERNERHOF
68 Dorfstrasse
3715 ADELBODEN
Tel 00 41 (0) 33 673 14 31
Fax 00 41 (0) 33 673 41 10
No food but good breakfast.
It is an alternative to the "bunkers" fallout "plus a beautiful view of the waterfalls and the tray Engstligenalp ...
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6h10 |
15.8 km
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680 m
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1379 m
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