recommended route
Lauenensee Loop Trail
Hiking Trail
· Lauenen
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Photo: Destination Gstaad / Yannick Romagnoli, Destination Gstaad
Short hike around the Lake Lauenen
easy
Distance 3.1 km
0:45 h
23 m
23 m
1,401 m
1,377 m
From the car park follow the idyllic Louibach. At the branch-off take the right-hand path towards the lake. The unique circular trail around the lake begins below the restaurant Lauenensee. A permanent view of the lake is to enjoy along the entire walk. Doable with a good baby buggy.
Author’s recommendation
Highlights
- Boats for hire from the restaurant Lauenensee
- Lakeshore pontoon for swimmers
- Large fire hearth
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,401 m
Lowest point
1,377 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
2.5 km
Road
0.6 km
Rest stops
Restaurant LauenenseeTips and hints
Ideal for families, senior citizens and nature lovers.Start
Lauenensee, car park (1,377 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'592'488E 1'138'038N
DD
46.393660, 7.340980
DMS
46°23'37.2"N 7°20'27.5"E
UTM
32T 372453 5139124
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Destination
Lauenensee, car park
Turn-by-turn directions
Lauenensee Parkplatz - Lauenensee Parkplatz
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Lauenen, Lauenensee (No Bus in Winter)During the vacation season and on weekends, high passenger traffic must be expected. Groups of 10 or more are therefore requested to make a reservation. (www.postauto.ch)
As of the first night, free use of the public transport in the Destination Gstaad as well as in the Lenk-Simmental region with the Gstaad Card. You can find more information about the Gstaad Card at: www.gstaad.ch/gstaadcard
Getting there
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. Lauenensee can be reached from Gstaad by post bus or by car. (Except Winter)More information on gstaad.ch: Travel & Public Transport.
Parking
Recommendation for the journey to Lake Lauenen:On foot, by post bus or by bicycle from the village of Lauenen
By car: Parking with limited capacity. Once the car park is full, the road will be closed
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'592'488E 1'138'038N
DD
46.393660, 7.340980
DMS
46°23'37.2"N 7°20'27.5"E
UTM
32T 372453 5139124
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Equipment
Good footwear, snacks to savor during a break - why not a Fondue-Backpack?Difficulty
easy
Distance
3.1 km
Duration
0:45 h
Ascent
23 m
Descent
23 m
Highest point
1,401 m
Lowest point
1,377 m
Statistics
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