- Brief description
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From Reichenbach, Europe’s steepest PostBus route takes us to the UNESCO World Heritage Site – but also to the exciting PostBus adventure trail in the Kiental valley.
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Route
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Rocky BrieshouseGriesalp0.0 kmPochtenalp0.6 kmPochtenfall0.7 kmDündefall1.0 kmD1.0 kmKiental (958 m)7.2 km
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- Description
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‘Tü-ta-ta’ goes the PostBus horn. And, yes, there’s no denying that Europe’s steepest PostBus route from Reichenbach up to Griesalp sets the bar pretty high. In fact, the power with which the PostBus engines drive these buses up the meandering 28% gradient is simply astonishing.
It is only on the two-hour themed hike back down again that families, walkers and PostBus enthusiasts are able to immerse themselves fully into the wild and romantic world of the Kiental valley. The exciting trail not only features thundering waterfalls, stunning gorges and the wide expanse of Lake Tschingel, but also has 13 ‘stops’ along the way. If we follow the white signposts we are rewarded with lots of interesting information about the legendary yellow PostBuses as well as plenty of fun play areas between the Alp and our destination in the village of Kiental. Halfway along the trail is a BBQ area in the very heart of nature with phenomenal views, ideal for hungry adventurers to take a quick lunch break.
- Highest point
- 1,399 m
- Endpoint
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Kiental
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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T1-2
No need for heavy boots here this easy hike is well marked in either yellow or red white. Ofcourse, it can be steep at times, but there are also numerous mountain restaurants along theway - Safety instructions
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Open hiking trails may also still be partially covered with snow. Hiking is at your own risk: Tourism Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg accepts no liability whatsoever when using local routes.
- Tips
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Oneimage, one clip, one comment excursions to the Bernese Oberland also leavefootprints on our social media channels. Active lovers of the great outdoors are sharing moreand more alpine impressions on Instagram and Facebook
- Additional information
- Public transportation
- Parking
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AuthorThe tour PostBus adventure trail is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Oberwallis
1872
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Ferienregion Kandertal
1104
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Kiental
266