1 Via Alpina
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Via Alpina

Stage 15, Adelboden–Lenk

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Via Alpina

Gentle climb alongside the Glisbach stream, through forest and moorland, over the Hahnenmoospass, then down to Lenk, superbly set in the Hinter Simmental basin, with spectacular waterfalls and the perfect backdrop of the Wildstrubel massif.
The well-known holiday resort of Adelboden has maintained its typical village feeling. With a variety of gondolas, cable cars and other mountain transportation the picturesque village at the foot of Wildstrubel Mountain is one of the most exciting holiday destinations in the Bernese Oberland, covering a wide variety of interests. In the village, the path turns off and leads down to the Allebach River. Here you have a clear view of the Engstligen Falls and Wildstrubel Mountain behind. Leaving the paved road you then take the gravel trail along the Allebach. A few minutes later the Via Alpina branches off again to the south and follows the Glisbach creek.

A narrow path takes you up to Adelboden Geils via Ribestalde and Adelboden Bergläger. From there a paved trail meanders through a beautiful moor landscape up to Hahnenmoos Pass. In winter the highest point of this section is the hub of the Adelboden-Lenk ski area. In the south you see the Wildstrubel and surrounding mountains and the La Plaine Morte glacier. Near the glacier, seven springs gushing out of the rocks and creating white foam are the source of the Simme River. They are known as the “Sieben Brünnen” (Seven Springs).

Form the top of the pass you overlook a wide panorama and the view across the beautiful Simmental Valley opens up. On a gravel path and through the meadows the trail passes countless cosy chalets on the way down to the Lenk train station. The beginnings of tourism in Lenk go back to its sulphur springs. These are said to be beneficial for rheumatism and respiratory illnesses. To this day, the guests of the thermal baths are enjoying the positive effects of the water.
Gentle climb alongside the Glisbach stream, through forest and moorland, over the Hahnenmoospass, then down to Lenk, superbly set in the Hinter Simmental basin, with spectacular waterfalls and the perfect backdrop of the Wildstrubel massif.
The well-known holiday resort of Adelboden has maintained its typical village feeling. With a variety of gondolas, cable cars and other mountain transportation the picturesque village at the foot of Wildstrubel Mountain is one of the most exciting holiday destinations in the Bernese Oberland, covering a wide variety of interests. In the village, the path turns off and leads down to the Allebach River. Here you have a clear view of the Engstligen Falls and Wildstrubel Mountain behind. Leaving the paved road you then take the gravel trail along the Allebach. A few minutes later the Via Alpina branches off again to the south and follows the Glisbach creek.

A narrow path takes you up to Adelboden Geils via Ribestalde and Adelboden Bergläger. From there a paved trail meanders through a beautiful moor landscape up to Hahnenmoos Pass. In winter the highest point of this section is the hub of the Adelboden-Lenk ski area. In the south you see the Wildstrubel and surrounding mountains and the La Plaine Morte glacier. Near the glacier, seven springs gushing out of the rocks and creating white foam are the source of the Simme River. They are known as the “Sieben Brünnen” (Seven Springs).

Form the top of the pass you overlook a wide panorama and the view across the beautiful Simmental Valley opens up. On a gravel path and through the meadows the trail passes countless cosy chalets on the way down to the Lenk train station. The beginnings of tourism in Lenk go back to its sulphur springs. These are said to be beneficial for rheumatism and respiratory illnesses. To this day, the guests of the thermal baths are enjoying the positive effects of the water.
14 km
700 m | 1000 m
4 h 30 min
easy (hiking trail) | difficult

Arrival | return travel

Arrival / return travel Adelboden, Post
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Saving metres in altitude Hahnenmoos
There is a bus/an aerial cableway between Adelboden, Post and Hahnenmoos that saves about 600 metres in altitude.
Saving metres in altitude
There is a bus between Lenk, Bühlberg and Lenk im Simmental, Bahnhof that saves about 600 metres in altitude.

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Guides
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Arrival | return travel

Arrival / return travel Lenk im Simmental
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Via Alpina hiking pass
With the Via Alpina hiking passbook, you collect 38 stamps with memories to cherish. The stamp stations are located at each stage start and finish. More information about the hiking passbook.
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Contact

Gestione della segnaletica
Signposting is managed by the cantonal hiking trail organisation on behalf of the communities.
Schweizer Wanderwege
Monbijoustrasse 61
3000 Bern 23

Services

Accommodation

Familienhotel Alpina
Familienhotel Alpina
Adelboden
The Cambrian
The Cambrian
Adelboden
Berghotel Hahnenmoospass
Berghotel Hahnenmoospass
Adelboden
Bio-Hof Brandegg
Bio-Hof Brandegg
Lenk im Simmental
Hotel Kreuz
Hotel Kreuz
Lenk im Simmental
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Bookable offers

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1 Via Alpina: Bear Trek Berner Oberland
BLS Wanderticket: Adelboden – Lenk
BLS Wanderticket: Adelboden – Lenk
1 Via Alpina: Vaduz - Montreux
1 Via Alpina: Vaduz - Montreux
Round Trip Wildstrubel
Round Trip Wildstrubel
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1 Via Alpina: Bear Trek Charme
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Places

Adelboden
Adelboden
Lenk in the Simmental
Lenk in the Simmental
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Places of interest

Skills Area Nevada
Skills Area Nevada
Höchst-Trail
Höchst-Trail
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Signalization

Signalization
For hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts. Take a printout of our web map on your hike for safety's sake.
Signalization