At 1,522 metres, Lake Oeschinen is in a spectacular setting surrounded by towering mountains high above the village of Kandersteg in the Frutigen valley.
You travel by train from Interlaken changing at Spiez on the shore of Lake Thun. The train then goes up the Frutigen valley where you change again for Kandersteg. From Kandersteg village there is an hour's walk up to the lake or alternatively you can take the chair lift.
At the top is a restaurant, a toboggan run, and short walks down to the
lakeside. In addition there are several hiking possibilities for up to 3 hours
or so.
Using the Regional Pass: |
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- Take the train from Interlaken WEST to Spiez. (or drive to Spiez, park in the multi-story carpark, and 5 min walk to the main station) .
- Change trains to Frutigen.
- Change trains to Kandersteg.
- Take the chair lift to Oeschinensee (or walk up).
- Take the chair lift back down to Kandersteg (or walk down).
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Take the train to Frutigen.
- Change trains to Spiez.
- Change trains to Interlaken WEST.
Hints:
- Take good walking shoes.
- Return by chair lift to leave enough time for the train journeys.
- Try the toboggan run at the top, and walk down to the lakeside.
- Plenty of eating places in Kandersteg.
- Explore Kandersteg village.
