{"id":3546,"date":"2021-08-09T15:29:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T15:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/?p=3546"},"modified":"2021-08-09T10:23:47","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T10:23:47","slug":"lake-oeschinen-hike-the-peru-of-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/en\/lake-oeschinen-hike-the-peru-of-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Oeschinen Hike &#8211; A Natural Wonder in the Swiss Alps"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3546\" class=\"elementor elementor-3546\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a8bbf81 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a8bbf81\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e1e3134\" data-id=\"4e1e3134\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-891e980 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"891e980\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Two lakes, six glaciers, endless moraines and a breathtaking panorama. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Lake Oeschinen hike leads from Griesalp via Bundalp &#8211; Bl\u00fcemlisalph\u00fctte to Lake Oeschinen and to Kandersteg.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Text and pictures by Marc Gottwald<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Lake Oeschinen Hike in a nutshell<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8211; Steepest post bus route in Europe when driving to <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griesalp.ch\/de\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Griesalp<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> (beautiful and also recommended as a hike!)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8211; Allow about 10 hours for breaks (26km and 3100 meters in altitude), often done in two days (overnight stay at the Bl\u00fcemlisalph\u00fctte)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8211; Take enough water with you (there is no fountain with drinking water, bottle of 1.5L mineral water costs 13 francs at the Bl\u00fcemlisalph\u00fctte)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8211; Overnight stay in the SAC hut &#8221; <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sac-bluemlisalp.ch\/de\/Blueemlisalphuette\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Bl\u00fcemlisalph\u00fctte<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> &#8221; possible (make a reservation in advance, usually fully booked when the weather is nice!)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8211; The route is accessible from mid-July to the end of September and is part of the \u201cVia Alpina\u201d (information <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bluemlisalph\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">here<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">)<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Condition: very difficult; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Technique: Difficult; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Duration: 8-10 hours (can be divided into two days)<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The steepest post bus route in Europe<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Did i hear right?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The steepest post bus route in Europe.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Indeed! And just for this trip alone, a trip to the Kandertal is worthwhile. But of course we are here for the hike. This \u00abVia Alpina\u00bb route is quite tough.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The starting point is the Reichenbach train station in Kandertal, where you take the post bus towards Griesalp. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The route that begins after Tschingelsee has a gradient of up to 28%.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3509 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1_TschingelseeKopie-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Kiental Valley\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1_TschingelseeKopie-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1_TschingelseeKopie-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1_TschingelseeKopie-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1_TschingelseeKopie-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1_TschingelseeKopie-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3515 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_TschingelseeKopie-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Tschingel in the Kiental Valley.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_TschingelseeKopie-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_TschingelseeKopie-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_TschingelseeKopie-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_TschingelseeKopie-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3_TschingelseeKopie-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3517\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_Tschingelsee_Geheimtipp_WandernKopie-1-1024x622.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_Tschingelsee_Geheimtipp_WandernKopie-1-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_Tschingelsee_Geheimtipp_WandernKopie-1-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_Tschingelsee_Geheimtipp_WandernKopie-1-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_Tschingelsee_Geheimtipp_WandernKopie-1-1536x933.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2_Tschingelsee_Geheimtipp_WandernKopie-1.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You can enjoy the view of the beautiful waterfalls and romantic mountain streams, during which the post bus horns the typical \u201cT\u00fc\u00fctaaatooo post bus\u201d at least 10 times. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Isn&#8217;t that a first real highlight?<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">More information and special deals on the official <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postauto.ch\/de\/ausflugstipps\/kiental-griesalp-linie\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Postbus website<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> .<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is astonishing that the region in the Bernese Oberland is especially known for \u00abBlausee Schweiz\u00bb and Oeschinensee, if there are such beauties. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A hike to the Griesalp is also very worthwhile. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">But today we take the post bus.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Arrived on the Griesalp, there are opportunities to eat (restaurants and local shops). <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We want to go straight on, because we still have 26km and 3100 meters of altitude to go. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You can also do this wonderful hike in two stages with an overnight stay at the Bl\u00fcemlisalph\u00fctte. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">By the way, the route Griesalp to Kandersteg is part of the Via Alpina Switzerland.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the direction of Bundalp<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You start fully packed in the direction of Bundalp (approx. 1 hour). <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">On this beautiful day there are some people out and about and you are seldom alone. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Nevertheless, the hike is definitely worth it!<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The first 20 minutes you go through a beautiful spruce and red fir forest, as you are still in the subalpine zone. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You see blueberry bushes, ferns and wood cranesbills relatively often due to the acidic soil. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A nice start to this \u00abVia Alpina\u00bb, but it gets even better.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3519\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4_Fichtenwald_BudnalpKopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4_Fichtenwald_BudnalpKopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4_Fichtenwald_BudnalpKopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4_Fichtenwald_BudnalpKopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4_Fichtenwald_BudnalpKopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4_Fichtenwald_BudnalpKopie.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3521 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5_Wasserfall_Blueemlisalp_OeschinenseeKopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Waterfall at Bundalp.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5_Wasserfall_Blueemlisalp_OeschinenseeKopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5_Wasserfall_Blueemlisalp_OeschinenseeKopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5_Wasserfall_Blueemlisalp_OeschinenseeKopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5_Wasserfall_Blueemlisalp_OeschinenseeKopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5_Wasserfall_Blueemlisalp_OeschinenseeKopie.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3523 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6_Orchideen_Blueemlisalp_GriesalpKopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Orchids on the Lake Oeschinen Hike.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6_Orchideen_Blueemlisalp_GriesalpKopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6_Orchideen_Blueemlisalp_GriesalpKopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6_Orchideen_Blueemlisalp_GriesalpKopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6_Orchideen_Blueemlisalp_GriesalpKopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6_Orchideen_Blueemlisalp_GriesalpKopie.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You pass a mountain stream, beautiful orchids (male orchid) and many other alpine flowers.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You will <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">even <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">see <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spektrum.de\/lexikon\/geowissenschaften\/karren\/8093\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">carts<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The water runs into the rock and then into the karst. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A karst is an underwater system.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Arrived at the Bundalp, you have made the first 200 meters in altitude. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You can sit comfortably in the restaurant or hike straight on. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There are even wonderful cheeses to buy! <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We still supplied ourselves with 200 grams for the later steep climb =)<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Fun fact: do you always wonder what places are nearby? <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The air line to Interlaken is 17 kilometers, to <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/der-ultimative-guide-von-grindelwald-first\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Grindelwald<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> \u00a022 kilometers.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Along the heart towards the Bl\u00fcemlisalph\u00fctte<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Do you also see the heart in the photo?<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3525\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7_Herzwolke_Blueemlisalp_OeschinenseeKopie-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7_Herzwolke_Blueemlisalp_OeschinenseeKopie-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7_Herzwolke_Blueemlisalp_OeschinenseeKopie-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7_Herzwolke_Blueemlisalp_OeschinenseeKopie-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7_Herzwolke_Blueemlisalp_OeschinenseeKopie-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/7_Herzwolke_Blueemlisalp_OeschinenseeKopie.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Getting messages of love like this during a hike are motivating. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">And this motivation is urgently needed. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Because now it really starts, it gets steep and we advance into the alpine level with only very sparse vegetation. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Thanks to the great view, you have an excuse to take a break \ud83d\ude09 Yes, I used this quite often, I admit that openly and honestly. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">But it goes forward in the direction of the Bl\u00fcemlisalph\u00fctte.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3527 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8_Panorama_Schweiz_GriesalpKopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful views in the Swiss Alps.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8_Panorama_Schweiz_GriesalpKopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8_Panorama_Schweiz_GriesalpKopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8_Panorama_Schweiz_GriesalpKopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8_Panorama_Schweiz_GriesalpKopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8_Panorama_Schweiz_GriesalpKopie.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3529\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9_Aussicht_ehemaliger-GletscherKopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9_Aussicht_ehemaliger-GletscherKopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9_Aussicht_ehemaliger-GletscherKopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9_Aussicht_ehemaliger-GletscherKopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9_Aussicht_ehemaliger-GletscherKopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9_Aussicht_ehemaliger-GletscherKopie.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">When you look at this photo, do you see this notch on the left? <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There was definitely a glacier some time ago!<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Since the whole valley was covered by a glacier 20,000 years ago, you can still see the moraines nicely if you take a closer look.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The path is getting steeper and steeper, what else do we expect from the \u00abVia Alpina\u00bb ?! <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">But it works great at a slow pace! <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is important to allow enough time for the hike, especially if you do it in one day. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">After around 1000 meters of altitude you are at 2600 meters and just before the middle goal: the SAC hut Bl\u00fcemlisalp<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">But first there are still around 200 meters of altitude to be overcome in stairs.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Panoramic view from the Bl\u00fcemlisalp<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Woooow finally done! <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">After 4 hours and 30 minutes (including breaks) you have reached the Bl\u00fcemlisalph\u00fctte. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Fantastic, stunning! <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It almost looks a bit like the Andes in Peru. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Simply magical. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A totally different world. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">And all of that in Switzerland.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You enjoy the view of the Bl\u00fcemlisalp glacier, and you can even see Lake Thun and Spiez on a clear day.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3531 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10.1-Blueemlisalphuette-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bl\u00fcemlisalp Hut SAC\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10.1-Blueemlisalphuette-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10.1-Blueemlisalphuette-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10.1-Blueemlisalphuette-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10.1-Blueemlisalphuette-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10.1-Blueemlisalphuette.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3533\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10_Panorama_Oeschinensee_Berge_SchweizKopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10_Panorama_Oeschinensee_Berge_SchweizKopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10_Panorama_Oeschinensee_Berge_SchweizKopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10_Panorama_Oeschinensee_Berge_SchweizKopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10_Panorama_Oeschinensee_Berge_SchweizKopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10_Panorama_Oeschinensee_Berge_SchweizKopie.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the Bl\u00fcemlisalph\u00fctte SAC, eat a fine cheese slice and plum flan. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Both excellent!<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">But my really advisable tip: take enough water with you! <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">I drank 3 liters on the ascent. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There is no drinking water on the Bl\u00fcemlisalp. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A bottle of 1.5 liters of mineral costs 13 francs. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">More expensive fun for students and retirees. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you want to spend the night in the SAC hut, you can make a reservation here. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Maintenance from around mid-June to the beginning of October (more information <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sac-bluemlisalp.ch\/de\/Blueemlisalphuette\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">here<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> )<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In my opinion, the most beautiful place to rest a little away from the people is when you continue hiking about 5 minutes further from the <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gletschervergleiche.ch\/Pages\/ImageCompareDet.aspx?Id=4\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Bl\u00fcemlisalp glacier<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gletschervergleiche.ch\/Pages\/ImageCompareDet.aspx?Id=4\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Bl\u00fcemlisalp glacier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Here you are alone, you can enjoy the silence of nature and recharge your batteries!<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3535\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11_BlueemlisalpgletscherKopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11_BlueemlisalpgletscherKopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11_BlueemlisalpgletscherKopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11_BlueemlisalpgletscherKopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11_BlueemlisalpgletscherKopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11_BlueemlisalpgletscherKopie.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Down to the Oeschinensee<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Now we continue with the second part of the 13th stage of the &#8220;Via Alpina&#8221; and begin the descent towards Lake Oeschinen. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Simply magical. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You have the most beautiful view of the Bl\u00fcemlisalp and Rothorn glaciers. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Bernese Oberland is really great!<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3537 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12_Rothorngletscher_OeschinenseeKopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Glaciers on the Lake Oeschinen Hike.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12_Rothorngletscher_OeschinenseeKopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12_Rothorngletscher_OeschinenseeKopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12_Rothorngletscher_OeschinenseeKopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12_Rothorngletscher_OeschinenseeKopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12_Rothorngletscher_OeschinenseeKopie.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3539 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/13_Rothorngletscher_BlueemlisalpgletscherKopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bl\u00fcemlisalp Glacier.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/13_Rothorngletscher_BlueemlisalpgletscherKopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/13_Rothorngletscher_BlueemlisalpgletscherKopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/13_Rothorngletscher_BlueemlisalpgletscherKopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/13_Rothorngletscher_BlueemlisalpgletscherKopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/13_Rothorngletscher_BlueemlisalpgletscherKopie.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Here, too, you can see the moraines where the glacier once was. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">These are enormous distances of at least 5 kilometers and a few hundred meters.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You continue walking past the Bl\u00fcemlialpsee, a lake fed by glacier water.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you are lucky, you will also see these sweet and warm sheep. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We were literally licked off.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In front of the Lake Oeschinen you still have the opportunity to stop at two bars (approx. 2h hike from the Bl\u00fcemlisalph\u00fctte) and you can also buy mountain cheese.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Lake Oeschinen in the evening sun<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You can finally see the <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oeschinensee.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">spectacular lake<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> shining golden in the evening sun. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Just beautiful.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3541 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/14_Oeschinensee_Panorama_SchweizKopie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Oeschinen views.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/14_Oeschinensee_Panorama_SchweizKopie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/14_Oeschinensee_Panorama_SchweizKopie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/14_Oeschinensee_Panorama_SchweizKopie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/14_Oeschinensee_Panorama_SchweizKopie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/14_Oeschinensee_Panorama_SchweizKopie.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">And above all, you can also enjoy the view of the Upper and Lower Oeschinen Glaciers and the Doldenhorn and Fr\u00fcnden Glaciers. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">After a good 8 hours (including breaks) you will arrive at the Berghotel Oeschinensee.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Since the cable cars unfortunately no longer run here, we still have to <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">hike <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">for around 1 hour to <\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kandersteg.ch\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Kandersteg<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The last descent is either at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m., depending on the season.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Admittedly, we were already pretty exhausted and the last hour was more of a torture for us than to enjoy. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Although the landscape would be breathtaking as you walk through moraines where forest has already formed.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Conclusion of the Lake Oeschinen hike<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A wonderful \u00abVia Alpina\u00bb hike from Griesalp to the Bl\u00fcemlisalph\u00fctte, the Oeschinensee to Kandersteg, which I can recommend to everyone. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Doing the hike in one day is very challenging, so I recommend stopping at the Bl\u00fcemlisalph\u00fctte SAC for the night if you wish. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Please note that an early reservation is necessary to sleep, especially on the weekends. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">By the way, there is more <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">to learn <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">about the <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/der-ultimative-guide-ueber-die-schweizer-alpen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Swiss Alps<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> here.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A hike into another world. 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