T3 - [CH] Oeschinensee from Kandersteg with magical ice walk, ***Snowshoeing***

08Mar Sun
09:45

 Kandersteg, train station

Organized by:  Michele 
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[CH] Oeschinensee from Kandersteg, winter edition

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Description

Snowshoe trail from valley station in Kandersteg to the Oeschinensee (hiking time approx. 90 min.) and back - the winter hiking trail to Oeschinensee is accessible with snowshoes or spikes!!! If you don't have them, it's strongly recommenden to rent them, book them in advance online (https://www.intersportrent.ch/de/rent-shop/products/) INTERSPORT Grossen, Äussere Dorfstrasse 83, 3718 Kandersteg


Once we will reach the lake, we will experience the magical ice walk on the frozen Oeschinensee's surface (only the brave, actual Danger level 1)


More info about the routes: https://oeschinensee.ch/map/index.html


Weather forecast: Sunny and mild 


How to get there:

Journey by public transport: Zürich HB - Bern - Kandersteg

The train (IC1 to Genève-Airport) departs at 07:32 from ZH HB Platform 32.

Journey by car: Use gps. 


Meeting point:
09:45 AM -  Kandersteg Bahnhof

Hike:
  • The hike will last ca. 4-5 hours with a lot of viewpoints and snow.
  • Lunch break at Oeschinensee.
  • The pace will be slow/medium with enough time to admire the landscape.
  • If you want to shorten the hike, you can take the gondola down.


Equipment:

  • Proper warm hiking boots, poles, snowshoes or spikes, snacks, enough water, proper (warm) clothes acc. to the weather, sunscreen, good mood and fitness.

Standard Disclaimer:

This is not a guided tour, every individual is responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. It is your own responsibility to assess your fitness condition for this hike, to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes, etc.), insurance coverage and to check and evaluate the weather forecast. In case professional rescue services are required, you will be responsible for the costs.
The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant the accuracy of the description of the hike.
By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.
Please be aware that you join at your own risk.

Additional notes

  • The organizer is no professional guide. Participants are responsible for themselves, must do their own research about the route, and must be able to navigate by themselves (in case the groups split for some reason, for example).
  • Out of respect for the others, please be on time. If you happen to be late, contact the organizer.
  • If you have a No Show in your profile (= you did not show up to a hike you signed up to in the past), I may exclude you from the event.
  • Unjoining allowed until 12 hours before the start of the event. If you are unable to be join for whatever reason, contact the organizer.


Frequently asked questions

Do I need snowshoes for a snowhoe hike?

Yes, otherwise you can't reach the lake through the snowshoetrail from Kandersteg:

Link Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FGu0a91r12w1loLtPc143G?mode=gi_t

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