Sparenmoos Trail NR. 190

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Tour data

3.38km

1,572 - 1,672m

Distance

120hm

111hm

Ascent

01:15h

Duration

Destination Gstaad

Brief description: The "Sparenmoos Trail" is an easy, signposted panoramic circular trail through the snow-covered moorland on the Sparenmoos. It enchants with its views of the Bernese Alps and the Simmental valley.
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

Fitness

Landscape

Experience
Starting point: Sparenmoos, DAO Sparenmoos
Route: Sparenmoos locality
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Site locality
1.6 km
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Description: From Zweisimmen railway station, take the bus to the starting point at the DAO Sparenmoos seminar house. From there, the route descends gently in a north-easterly direction to the Site Alp, where a breathtaking view of the Simmental opens up. On the Site Alp, the buvette invites you to take a cosy break. The way back leads uphill in a south-westerly direction over a ridge back to the DAO Sparenmoos seminar house.
Directions: Sparenmoos - Site Alp - Sparenmoos
Highest point: 1,672 m
Endpoint: Sparenmoos, DAO Sparenmoos
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Safety instructions: This snowshoe tour is signposted.

Notes

Snowshoeing requires appropriate preparation (training, equipment) and good conditions regarding the weather as well the avalanche situation. The time indications are approximate values and significant for skilled snowshoe walkers and good weather conditions.
Additional information: See also
www.sparenmoos-aktiv.ch (just in German)

Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Haus des Gastes
Promenade 41
3780 Gstaad
Tel.: +41 (0)33 748 81 81
E- Mail: info@gstaad.ch
www.gstaad.ch
Directions: The Destination Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The Destination is easily accessed by rail or car from the regions around Lake Thun and Lake Geneva and the Gruyere region Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey. The main means of transport in the destination of Gstaad are the "MOB" (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) train and numerous post bus lines.
More information on gstaad.ch: Travel & Public Transport.
Public transportation: By train to Zweisimmen. Then by bus to Sparenmoos.
More information about the bus schedule: www.sparenmoos-aktiv.ch, +41 79 339 94 29
Parking: Parking Sparenmoos
Attention!

From Heimchueweid: One way road drivable with snow chains or 4x4.

Way up: xx:30 - xx:45

Way down: xx:00 - xx:15

Due to the limited number of parking spaces, we recommend parking at the train station in Zweisimmen and then taking the bus.