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Via Alpina 1 stage 13: Griesalp to Kandersteg (16.2 km, 1,100 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Alps/Via Alpina 1/Stage 13

Stage 13 of 20

Via Alpina 1 stage 13: Griesalp to Kandersteg

Country: Switzerland
Duration: 6h
Ascent: 1,100 m
Descent

Stage 13 of the Via Alpina 1 (20 stages in total) runs from Griesalp to Kandersteg. It covers 16.2 km with 1,100 m of ascent and 1,060 m of descent, around 6 h of walking. There are 32 places to sleep where the stage ends (6 huts, 19 hotels, 2 campsites, 4 guesthouses, 1 hostel). The next stage continues to Adelboden.

Part of the Via Alpina 1.

Where to sleep in Kandersteg

32 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 6 huts, 19 hotels, 2 campsites, 4 guesthouses, 1 hostel.

HutBlüemlisalphütte
HutBerghaus Unterbärgli
HotelChalet Arva am Oeschinensee4.5

Previous: stage 12Lauterbrunnen to Griesalp Next: stage 14Kandersteg to Adelboden

Part of the Via Alpina 1 (390 km, 20 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

1,060 m

Distance

16.2 km

Rated 4.5 out of 5

(530)

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

HutDoldenhornhütte SAC

Camping Rendez-vous

CampsiteCamping Rendez-vousRated 4.5 out of 54.5(520)

GuesthouseChalet MarihaRated 4.0 out of 54.0(2)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HotelAlphen ChaletKandersteg

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.

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.

HotelKISC TowerRated 4.8 out of 54.8(28)

Monica Welti-Hodel

HotelMonica Welti-HodelRated 4.3 out of 54.3(6)

Waldhotel Doldenhorn

HotelWaldhotel DoldenhornRated 4.5 out of 54.5(798)Down-to-earth quarters in a relaxed hotel with dining, an indoor pool & a spa, plus free breakfast.

GuesthouseAdams Alpine Eden

HutAlpwirtschaft Rychenbärgli

Gemmi Hotel & Spa

HotelGemmi Hotel & SpaRated 5.0 out of 55.0(14)

GuesthouseHaus WesleyRated 4.8 out of 54.8(6)

Hotel Alpenrose

HotelHotel AlpenroseRated 2.6 out of 52.6(12)

And 8 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 1,068 mHighest 2,035 m

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