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Bear Trek (Barentrek) stage 5: Oberi Bundalp to Kandersteg (14.7 km, 800 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Alps/Bear Trek (Barentrek)/Stage 5

Stage 5 of 5

Bear Trek (Barentrek) stage 5: Oberi Bundalp to Kandersteg

Country: Switzerland
Duration: 6h
Ascent: 800 m
Descent

Stage 5 of the Bear Trek (Barentrek) (5 stages in total) runs from Oberi Bundalp to Kandersteg. It covers 14.7 km with 800 m of ascent and 1,200 m of descent, around 6 h of walking. There are 30 places to sleep where the stage ends (2 huts, 21 hotels, 4 guesthouses, 2 campsites, 1 hostel).

Part of the Bear Trek (Barentrek).

Where to sleep in Kandersteg

30 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 2 huts, 21 hotels, 4 guesthouses, 2 campsites, 1 hostel.

HutBerghaus Unterbärgli
HotelChalet Arva am OeschinenseeRated 4.5 out of 54.5

Previous: stage 4Rotstock Hut to Oberi Bundalp (Griesalp)

Part of the Bear Trek (Barentrek) (82 km, 5 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

1,200 m

Distance

14.7 km

(530)

Simple dorms & private rooms in a relaxed lakefront hostel offering a restaurant & loaner boats.

HutDoldenhornhütte SAC

GuesthouseChalet MarihaRated 4.0 out of 54.0(2)

Camping Rendez-vous

CampsiteCamping Rendez-vousRated 4.5 out of 54.5(520)

Hotel & Restaurant Ermitage Kandersteg

HotelHotel & Restaurant Ermitage KanderstegRated 4.4 out of 54.4(474)Unassuming hotel offering a garden, a sauna & a terrace, plus a restaurant & free breakfast.

HotelHotel AlpinaRated 4.5 out of 54.5(334)Snug rooms, some with mountain views, in a warm hotel featuring a terrace, a garden & free Wi-Fi.

Seiler's vintage Hotel

HotelSeiler's vintage HotelRated 4.5 out of 54.5(338)Informal mountain property with a cozy restaurant, plus an indoor pool, a sauna & an exercise room.

Hotel-Restaurant Blümlisalp

HotelHotel-Restaurant BlümlisalpRated 4.5 out of 54.5(234)Down-to-earth hotel featuring a garden, a sauna & a library, plus a lounge & a restaurant.

HotelAlpenblickRated 4.5 out of 54.5(126)Low-key hotel offering simple rooms, some with balconies & mountain views, plus a warm restaurant.

Belle Epoque Hotel Victoria

HotelBelle Epoque Hotel VictoriaRated 4.3 out of 54.3(478)Laid-back property offering breakfast, a restaurant & 2 bars, plus an indoor pool & a sauna.

HotelKanderstegRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

HotelAlphen ChaletKandersteg

Berghaus Elsigenalp

HotelBerghaus ElsigenalpRated 4.4 out of 54.4(271)

Blausee Hotel & Spa

HotelBlausee Hotel & SpaRated 4.4 out of 54.4(1,287)Rustic-chic hotel with a renowned restaurant, a spa area & lake views, plus a trout farm.

Chalet-Hotel Adler

HotelChalet-Hotel AdlerRated 4.1 out of 54.1(1,067)Airy rooms & suites with balconies at a casual spot offering a restaurant, a bar & a spa area.

Hotel-Restaurant Bernerhof

HotelHotel-Restaurant BernerhofRated 4.8 out of 54.8(391)Homey, lodge-style hotel offering Alps vistas, a restaurant & a fondue hut, plus a spa area.

GuesthouseAdams Alpine Eden

GuesthouseHaus WesleyRated 4.8 out of 54.8(6)

Hotel Alpenrose

HotelHotel AlpenroseRated 2.6 out of 52.6(12)

HotelHotel WaldhausRated 4.4 out of 54.4(227)

HostelKanderhütte

Kandersteg International Scout Centre

CampsiteKandersteg International Scout CentreRated 4.7 out of 54.7(929)

HotelKISC TowerRated 4.8 out of 54.8(28)

And 6 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 1,177 mHighest 2,823 m

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