03 Oeschinensee

oeschinensee
Difficulty: Easy
UK Groups: Terrain 0
Time: 2 1/2 hours from Kandersteg. (One Way)
Wander Rucksack: Heuberg (Silver) and Biberg, Tourist Office and
Oeschinensee (Bronze).
Description:
Oeschinensee is a beautiful alpine lake and probably the most famous in the Kandersteg area.
The path to the lake starts at the Tourist Office in Kandersteg. It then follows up a well-marked path,
a tarmac road in places, which is suitable for all ages.
There is an alternative footpath, that follows underneath the gondola. This is steeper and less scenic
but shorter and quicker to reach the lake.
By Gondola, there is a wide footpath from the top station that leads down to the lake.
Prices:
Gondola
Adult single:
Child single:
SFr. 14.40,SFr. 7.20,-
Adult return:
Child return:
Summer Sled run (we recommend at least 2 runs each!)
Adult 5 / 10 runs:
SFr. 18 / 30,Child 5 / 10 runs:
SFr. 20.80,SFr. 10.40,-
SFr. 12 / 22,-
Follow the LNT principles to reduce your recreation impact.
1. Plan Ahead And Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Please note that this route description is intended solely as an aid for
planning your route. It is NOT a substitute for properly planning your
route and having the necessary equipment, skills and knowledge.
The Centre accepts no responsibility for variations in the information
given for whatever reason, including the route on the ground.
Route:
From the Centre (1189m)
walk along the main road
down to the village. Turn
right immediately after the
Tourist office. Follow the
road on the right side of
the
Oeschinenbach
stream. Take the left hand
road before the bridge.
This small road (route 7)
on the right takes you up
through the Oeschiwald
forest. After approximately
30 minutes walk you arrive to the junction with a signpost. Ignore this Doldenhornhütte junction and continue straight up the Oeschinen stream valley. The path (route 17) crosses to the
left side of the stream later on and rises gradually to the glades around the mountain Hotel
Oeschinensee (1539m). The hotel is situated on the west end of the Oeschinensee lake.
This area can also be reached by taking the gondola from Kandersteg. Next to the top station, Läger (1682m), is the summer sled run. From here follow the large path SE to the Hotel
Oeschinensee (20 minutes).
An alternative route for walking up runs between the bottom station of the gondola
(approximately 1200m) and Läger. Start along the narrow path at the gondola bottom station.
The path zigzags over the grassy slopes to NE to a junction at approximately 1360 meters.
You will pass small huts on both sides of the path. Ignore the path to your right. This would
take you to the primary route. Continue along under the gondola. The path will make a small
loop to right before meeting another track (route 13), that leads from NW to ESE. Turn right
and walk for 15 minutes until you come to the open fields of the Oeschinensee area. The
path going up takes you to the restaurant and the sledge run in Läger. The path which continues straight on goes to the lake.
KISC - Tourist Office - Gondola Bottom Station
- Oeschinensee (via Route 7)
Return Via Route 17 - KISC
This map is only a guide. Please take a hiking map with you. They are available at Reception.
OESCHINENSEE
Safety Checklist
Terrain:
Wanderweg
UK Groups:
Terrain 0
Specific activity information: Unguided hike on marked paths
Minimum Age: Recommended 10 years
Group Size: Maximum of 12 to 15 people
UK Groups to follow their own hike regulations
* All groups going on a hike must fill out a route card from the Reception.
Weather
Daily weather forecast to be consulted. The
following conditions require attention:
Special Equipment Needed
Refer to hiking equipment list as detailed in
Bad weather (e.g. thunder/storms/snow). Call
the Kander Active.
local restaurants and mountain huts on the route
you are taking for advice.
Cancellation Decision
• Rainfall before or on the day.
• Weather conditions (as detailed above)
• Hot weather - check you have enough water,
should be taken into consideration.
plenty of sun block and have a cap or sun hat
on. Keep an ongoing observation of your group • Inadequate equipment.
• Poor behaviour of the group.
• Poor leadership.
Hot Spots
• Any member of the group suffering from health
The normal route from KISC to Oeschiproblems.
nensee is on Wanderwegs and there are • Any situation which may jeopardise the safety of
your group.
no difficult or dangerous sections.
•
Extra Guest Requirements
Confidence and previous hiking experience.
Fill out a route card at reception.
What do you need?
Rucksack
Boots (with ankle support)
Waterproof Jacket AND Trrousers
Water Bottle (full, min 2 Litres)
Sun Hat
Sun Cream
Sun Glasses
Warm Hat
Gloves
Special Medication
Food (Packed Lunch)
First Aid Kit
Map, Compass & Whistle
Tickets
Mobile Phone
Money
In the event of an emergency:
Don‘t Panic!
Administer (basic) First Aid
Contact the Centre (0041 33 675 82 82) for advice
and help in alerting the Emergency Services