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©  (c) Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Région de vacances Gstaad
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306 Horneggli - Hornberg - Rinderberg

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The easier high-altitude hike impresses with a magnificent Alpine panorama and is also suitable for families and seniors.
Along the entire route, there is a fascinating view of the distinctive Simmental and Saanenland mountain landscape with the Wildstrubel, the Rüebli or the Gummfluh, as well as the massif of the northern Alpine chain.

  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 2:30 h
  • Distance 6,0 km
  • 311 m
  • 79 m
Tags
  • Family-friendly
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Summit route
  • Scenic

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Update: 01.11.2025

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The 2079 m high Rinderberg rises between Gstaad and Zweisimmen. It is popular with skiers in winter, but in summer it becomes a rewarding destination for hikers. A chairlift takes us from Schönried to the starting point of the Horneggli hike. The chairlift is five minutes from the station, ideal for travelers arriving by train.

Once on Horneggli, follow the well-marked trail towards Hornberg - Rinderberg. A contouring alpine path leads from Hornberg to Parwengen. From there the ascent to Rinderberg begins. It gently climbs on a good hiking trail with an incredible view of the main Alpine ridge. The mountain trail mostly runs broader and not exposed along the ridge. A few spots are a little narrower and require surefootedness.

From the Rinderberg summit at 2079m, there is only a short descent to the Rinderberg mountain restaurant at 2000 m. There, the special cow playground awaits the children and the sun terrace welcomes tired hikers. The gondola then takes hikers back to Zweisimmen. At the mid-station, there is the option to switch to a scooter for the rest of the descent, permitted from 12 years old.

The hike can also be done from Rinderberg to Horneggli:
Hike Rinderberg-Hornberg-Horneggli

  • Approach

    The Gstaad holiday region is located in the southwest of Switzerland, directly on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Thun lake region, the Geneva lake area, and the Gruyère region. Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and all international airports in Switzerland ensure a time-saving and pleasant arrival.

    On the page Arrival and Public Transport on gstaad.ch you will find detailed travel information.

  • Schönried train station / Zweisimmen train station

  • Parking for Horneggli chairlift or Rinderberg gondola

  • Horneggli - Hornberg - Parwengen - Rinderberg

  • Good shoes, snacks for the way - why not a fondue backpack?

  • Coffee break at Hornberg, snack platter at the Rinderberg mountain restaurant, playground at the Rinderberg mountain restaurant, scooter descent from the Eggweid mid-station.
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  • Stamina
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  • Landscape
  • Difficulty
Maximum altitude 2078 M
Minimum altitude 1767 M