Hiking
Gastlosen Tour
Jaun, Musersbergli–Jaun, Musersbergli
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Gastlosen Tour
Jaun, Musersbergli–Jaun, Musersbergli
The Gastlosen circular route south of Jaun offers a variety of geology and flora seldom found by walkers in the Alpine foothills. There is a magnificent view of the Bernese Alps, with the peaks of the 13,000 foot Wallis Alps in the background.
A variety of vegetation, geology, etc. is a key feature of the mountain hiking trail, which at altitudes of between 1,500 and 1,900 m leads to the Gastlosen mountain chain situated to the south of the village of Jaun. Walkers are aware of this variety from the very start of the hike.
With the appearance of gentle Alpine meadows and clearings on the way to Soldatenhaus, the impressive, craggy limestone mountains - whose vertical rock faces reach a height of nearly 300 meters in places - come ever closer. At this point, hikers pass through the Stillwasserwald with its extremely varied plant life.
After the stony transition from the north to the south face at Wolfsort – at 1,921 m the highest point in the hike – lush green Alpine meadows are crossed once again before descending, after the Alp Grat, to the dense Mattenwald, which is equally rich in plant life, and returning to the starting point. The walk can also be completed in the opposite direction.
With the appearance of gentle Alpine meadows and clearings on the way to Soldatenhaus, the impressive, craggy limestone mountains - whose vertical rock faces reach a height of nearly 300 meters in places - come ever closer. At this point, hikers pass through the Stillwasserwald with its extremely varied plant life.
After the stony transition from the north to the south face at Wolfsort – at 1,921 m the highest point in the hike – lush green Alpine meadows are crossed once again before descending, after the Alp Grat, to the dense Mattenwald, which is equally rich in plant life, and returning to the starting point. The walk can also be completed in the opposite direction.
The Gastlosen circular route south of Jaun offers a variety of geology and flora seldom found by walkers in the Alpine foothills. There is a magnificent view of the Bernese Alps, with the peaks of the 13,000 foot Wallis Alps in the background.
A variety of vegetation, geology, etc. is a key feature of the mountain hiking trail, which at altitudes of between 1,500 and 1,900 m leads to the Gastlosen mountain chain situated to the south of the village of Jaun. Walkers are aware of this variety from the very start of the hike.
With the appearance of gentle Alpine meadows and clearings on the way to Soldatenhaus, the impressive, craggy limestone mountains - whose vertical rock faces reach a height of nearly 300 meters in places - come ever closer. At this point, hikers pass through the Stillwasserwald with its extremely varied plant life.
After the stony transition from the north to the south face at Wolfsort – at 1,921 m the highest point in the hike – lush green Alpine meadows are crossed once again before descending, after the Alp Grat, to the dense Mattenwald, which is equally rich in plant life, and returning to the starting point. The walk can also be completed in the opposite direction.
With the appearance of gentle Alpine meadows and clearings on the way to Soldatenhaus, the impressive, craggy limestone mountains - whose vertical rock faces reach a height of nearly 300 meters in places - come ever closer. At this point, hikers pass through the Stillwasserwald with its extremely varied plant life.
After the stony transition from the north to the south face at Wolfsort – at 1,921 m the highest point in the hike – lush green Alpine meadows are crossed once again before descending, after the Alp Grat, to the dense Mattenwald, which is equally rich in plant life, and returning to the starting point. The walk can also be completed in the opposite direction.
Length | Number of stages
11 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
780 m | 780 m
Hiking time
4 h 00 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(mountain hiking trail)
|
medium
Arrival | return travel
Arrival / return journey Musersbergli
A chair lift runs between Jaun and Musersbergli. If the lift is not in service, the mountain station can be reached via the hiking trail. Follow the signs indicating Muserbergli. This extends the hike by approximately 2h 30min.
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Hints
Hint
Refreshments and accommodation available at: Musersbergli, Soldatenhaus, Chalet Grat.
Arrival | return travel
Contact
Fribourg Region
Route de la Glâne 107
1701 Fribourg
Tel. +41 (0)26 407 70 20
information@fribourgregion.ch
www.fribourgregion.ch
Route de la Glâne 107
1701 Fribourg
Tel. +41 (0)26 407 70 20
information@fribourgregion.ch
www.fribourgregion.ch
