Oeschinensee Alpine Circuit
ModerateAlpine LakeMountain

Oeschinensee Alpine Circuit

Turquoise glacial lake beneath towering peaks

Bernese Oberland, Switzerland3 hr8.5 km
Your walk settings:SoloStandard depth
Change preferences

About This Walk

Discover one of Switzerland's most beautiful alpine lakes, nestled beneath dramatic peaks in the Bernese Oberland. The circuit around Oeschinensee offers constantly changing perspectives of the turquoise waters and surrounding glaciated mountains.

Route Map

Route Preview

6 waypoints · Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

6 Waypoints

Audio prompts will be delivered at each waypoint based on your standard depth setting.

1

Unlock to see prompt

2

Unlock to see prompt

3

Unlock to see prompt

4

Unlock to see prompt

+ 2 more waypoints

Safety Notes

  • Check cable car operating times
  • Afternoon thunderstorms possible
  • Lake water is very cold - swimming not recommended
  • Stay on marked paths

This walk requires a subscription

Distance

8.5 km

Duration

3 hr

Elevation

350 m

Waypoints

6

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibleNo
Pushchair friendlyNo
SurfaceMountain paths, some rocky sections
Stiles0

Terrain

Mountain pathsForest trailsLakeside paths

Best Seasons

summerautumn