Gelmersee circular hike

Extend the hike and experience the hospitality of the Gelmerhütte.

• The solar radiation is increased in the mountains. Sunscreen with a high protection factor, a sun hat and sunglasses with UV protection should definitely be carried in your luggage.
• Also in summer and when the «starting weather» is fine, warm clothing and a raincoat must be included. The layer principle with different layers of clothing is recommended.
• Charged mobile phone
• Pocket pharmacy
• Beverages

• Bergwander-Check

• Gelmerbahn

Handegg, valley station Gelmerbahn

Koordinates :

Handegg

Gelmerbahn (Handegg) - Lake Gelmer - Chüenzentennlen - Handegg Stäfelti - Säumerstein - Widmannshöhe - Handegg

Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, Intercity trains run directly from Basel and Lucerne to the Jungfrau Region. Travellers from Zurich have to change in Berne. The trains run every half hour.

• Ticket purchase Jungfrau Region 
• Timetable and ticket purchase SBB 
• Arrival by train video Jungfrau Region

There are different ways to reach the region by car. The fastest way from Basel and Geneva is via Berne. The fastest route from Zurich is through Lucerne and the Brünig Pass. The pass is open in summer and winter.

From the south, the route goes over the Grimsel or Susten Pass into the region. Both passes are only open in summer. Alternatively, you can take the Simplon Pass and then Lötschberg car transport.

• Journey to Grimsel Pass
• Arrival by car video Jungfrau Region

There are uncovered parking spaces on the Grimsel Pass.

• GPS-Track (GPX)
• Google Earth (KML)