- Brief description
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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
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Sparenmoos, DAO Sparenmoos
- Route
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Sparenmoos0.0 kmSite1.6 km
- Best season
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AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul
- Description
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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
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Sparenmoos - Site Alp - Sparenmoos
- Highest point
- 1,672 m
- Endpoint
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Sparenmoos, DAO Sparenmoos
- Height profile
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- Safety instructions
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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
- Directions
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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.
- Public transportation
- Parking
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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.
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AuthorThe tour Sparenmoos Trail NR. 190 is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Alpes Vaudoises
59
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Lenk-Simmental
79
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Zweisimmen
27