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W30 Gstaad - Lauenen - Lauenensee

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Great hike through the dreamy Lauenen valley to the picturesque Lauenensee.

  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 3:45 h
  • Distance 12,9 km
  • 360 m
  • 25 m
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  • Refreshment stops available
  • Scenic

Ferienregion Gstaad
Update: 22.10.2025

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The route follows the Louwibach from Gstaad to Lauenen. A detour to the charming mountain village is worthwhile: It is characterized by old, well-preserved chalets and its 16th-century church. From Lauenen there are several paths to the idyllic Lauenensee. The hiking trail via Rohr is flat at first and rises quite steeply towards the end. The other paths are steadily gently ascending. Return to Gstaad by post bus.

  • Approach

    The Gstaad holiday region is located in the southwest of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is conveniently accessible by train or car from the Thun lake region, the Lake Geneva area and the Gruyère region. Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and to all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant arrival. Main means of transport in Gstaad are the "MOB" train (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) and numerous post bus lines.

  • Arrival Gstaad: Gstaad, train station

    Return from Lauenensee: Lauenen, Lauenensee (bus runs from end of May to end of October)

    Gstaad Card: From the first overnight stay, use of public transport in the Gstaad holiday region as well as in the Lenk-Simmental region is free of charge. More information about the Gstaad Card can be found at: www.gstaad.ch/gstaadcard

  • Various parking lots and parking garages are available in Gstaad.

    Recommendation for arrival to Lauenensee:
    On foot, by post bus or by bicycle from the village of Lauenen
    Car arrival: Parking lot with limited capacity. Once the parking lot is full, the road will be closed.
    Parking rates:
    up to 6 hours: CHF 15.00
    up to 1 day (24h): CHF 25.00
    Each additional day: CHF 7.00

  • Gstaad - Lauenen - Lauenensee

  • Good shoes, snacks for the way - why not a fondue backpack? More information at www.gstaad.ch/fondueland

  • Highlights

    • Boat rental at the Lauenensee restaurant
    • Jetty for swimmers at the lakeshore
    • Various fire pits near the lakeshore
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  • Landscape
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Maximum altitude 1391 M
Minimum altitude 1046 M