Schwarzhorn (2927 m) - Aufstieg Photo: Hartmut Wimmer, Outdooractive Editors
Imposante Wasserfälle am Kandersteg-Allemalp-Klettersteig Photo: Christoph Hurni, Bern, Outdooractive Editors

Mountaineering in Bern

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Bern. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful mountaineering routes.

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The 10 Most Beautiful mountaineering routes in Bern

Auf einem der wohl schönsten Wanderwege der Schweiz, mit Blick auf das Schreckhorn

Mountain tour · Switzerland

From Grindelwald to the Schreckhorn Hut

Premium content Difficulty moderate Stage 1

7.5 km

4:30 h

1,266 m

141 m

First stage of the Schreckhorn ascent: Scenically impressive ascent from Grindelwald to the Schreckhorn hut.

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Das Gipfelkreuz des Blüemlisalphorns ragt aus dem Schnee

Alpine tour

Blüemlisalphorn crossing

Premium content Difficulty II, 50°, AD difficult Multi-stage route

22.7 km

13:30 h

2,518 m

2,519 m

Second tour for experienced alpinists from Oeschinen via the Blüemlisalpe to the summit of the Blüemlisalphorn (3661 m) and back.

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Die verdrehte Leiter, das Markenzeichen des Kandersteg-Klettersteiges.

Fixed rope route · Switzerland

The Kandersteg-Allmenalp Via Ferrata

Premium content Difficulty moderate

2.2 km

3:00 h

538 m

The sporty and spectacular Kandersteg-Allmenalp via ferrata in the Bernese Oberland leads through a wall divided by gorges and pillars. The Allmibach finds its way down the valley in several beautiful waterfalls along the route.

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Alpine tour · Kandersteg

Balmhorn via Zackengrat

Premium content Difficulty I, 35°, PD+ difficult

17.7 km

10:00 h

1,800 m

1,650 m

The Balmhorn is a beautiful pyramid high above the Kandertal. The normal route leads over the scree-covered, moderately steep Schwarzgletscher and the harmless Zackengrat (WS+).

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Fixed rope route · Switzerland

Schwarzhorn via ferrata

Premium content Difficulty B/C moderate

9.8 km

5:15 h

959 m

1,173 m

Beautiful, easy ridge climbing route in the Bernese Oberland with mountain railway access and views of the Eiger.

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Fixed rope route · Switzerland

Via ferrata Gantrisch

Premium content Difficulty C/D moderate

6.4 km

3:30 h

560 m

Popular sports via ferrata with challenging climbing passages and great mountain panorama at the summit of the Gantrisch (2176 m).

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Fixed rope route · Switzerland

Rotstock via ferrata

Premium content Difficulty B/C moderate

3.1 km

3:00 h

443 m

A great via ferrata experience in the shadow of the impressive Eiger North Face with a challenging descent section.

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Fixed rope route · Schweizer Mittelland

Klettersteig Gantrisch

Premium content Difficulty C/D moderate

7.6 km

4:30 h

604 m

Der Klettersteig Gantrisch ist einer der luftigen Sorte. Der Zustieg über die Alp Obernünenen und der Rückweg über den Leiterenpass machen daraus sogar eine attraktive Rundwanderung.

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Fixed rope route · Bernese Oberland

Klettersteig Rotstock

Premium content Difficulty B moderate

3.2 km

3:00 h

462 m

«Todesbiwak» und «Götterquergang», die «Weisse Spinne», Heinrich Harrer und Anderl Heckmair. An der Eigernordwand wurde Alpingeschichte geschrieben. Auf dem Rotstock-Klettersteig ist man der Nordwand und ihrer Geschichten ganz nah.

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