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Ww28 Winter hiking trail to Fondue Caquelon Wispile

Winter hike
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Hike over the ridge of the Wispile with panoramic view and the possibility of a fondue from the backpack

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  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 35 min
  • Distance 2,0 km
  • 19 m
  • 89 m
Tags
  • Family-friendly
  • Scenic

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Update: 27.02.2026

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Take the gondola comfortably to the Wispile mountain house (1907 m), where the winter hike starts. Always follow the ridge towards Gsteig/Lauenensee and enjoy the panoramic view. After about 40 minutes, you will reach the giant Fondue Caquelon on the right side. It accommodates up to eight people and cannot be reserved.

Return walk: You can hike back the same way to the Wispile mountain station or extend your hike via the toboggan run towards Chrine-Gsteig.

Please note the operating hours of the mountain railways.

Direct access by car to the giant Fondue Caquelon is not possible.

  • Approach

    The holiday region Gstaad is located in the southwest of Switzerland, directly on the border with 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 train network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and comfortable arrival. The main means of transport in the Gstaad region are the "MOB" train (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) and numerous post bus lines.

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

  • Bus station: Gstaad, Wispile

  • Large parking lot directly at the Wispile valley station

  • Gstaad - Höhi Wispile – Vorderi Wispile

  • Fondue backpack (must be ordered from the dairies the day before), good shoes, drinks for the way.

    The fondue backpack contains all ingredients for the irresistible outdoor experience: a choice of creamy classic or aromatic truffle fondue, crunchy fondue bread, spices, a caquelon, burner with fuel paste, plates, and forks.
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Maximum altitude 1917 M
Minimum altitude 1827 M