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Cross-country skiing

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Welcome to the cross-country ski trail at Oeschinensee, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site! Cross-country skiing enthusiasts can enjoy sunny and wind-protected conditions here. Small, charming and perfectly groomed - our trail offers everything for an unforgettable winter experience. Here you can find more information about cross-country skiing in Oeschinensee.

INFOBOX

Cable car Kandersteg–Oeschinensee: The Oeschinensee area is very busy. TICKET SALES ARE LIMITED: Expect longer wait times to purchase tickets. DO NOT buy tickets on SBB Mobile (no time slots available)
Oeschinensee cross-country ski trail: ‘CLOSED’ End of season

Key Facts

Whether you are a beginner or an expert - the wonderful view of the three-thousand-meter peaks of the Blüemlisalp massif is guaranteed.

  • Day tickets are available at the ticket office at the valley station or in the ticket store.
  • The trail is located at the Läger, see winter map.
  • From the mountain station you can reach the trail in about 10-15 minutes via the winter hiking trail (see info screens on site).
  • 100 % natural snow and daily trail grooming.
  • The trail is usually prepared for "skating".
  • For endurance runners and connoisseurs - alone, as a couple, in a group or with a dog.
  • You can find more information here: Cross-country skiing Kandersteg

Safe on the road.

GUIDELINES
  • Consideration: Watch out for less experienced riders and do not endanger anyone.
  • Signalization and running direction: Observe the signals and instructions. Always run in the direction indicated.
  • Choice of lane: Get in and out cleanly to protect the lane. Keep to the right-hand traffic. In double or multiple lanes, the slower one runs on the right.
  • Overtaking: Overtake on single lanes to the left of the lane. In dual lanes, use the left-hand lane for overtaking.
  • Oncoming traffic: If there is oncoming traffic (runners in the same lane), swerve to the right.
  • Poles: Keep your poles close to your body when overtaking, being overtaken and crossing so as not to endanger anyone.
  • Speed: Adapt your speed on downhill sections to the terrain, visibility and your ability.
  • Keep the running lane clear: Take a breather and discuss off the running lane. If you fall, get to safety next to the track.
  • Assistance: In the event of an accident on the running track, you are obliged to provide assistance.
  • Litter: Do not leave any waste on the trail or in the terrain.

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FAQ

What you should know.

How can IOeschinensee for theOeschinensee Cable car ?

At the ticket machines and ticket counter ofOeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, you can pay with all major credit and debit cards as well as Twint. Cash and REKA checks are also accepted; however, payment with REKA checks is only possible at the ticket counter. For more information and tickets, please visit our online ticket shop.

How do I get to theOeschinensee Cable car by train (public transportation)?

You can easily reach Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland by train from Spiez and Brig. From Adelboden and Frutigen, a bus (AFA) runs to Kandersteg. The walk from the train station to the valley station of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee about 10–15 minutes. From June to October, a local bus also runs between the train station and the valley station for every train arrival and departure.

What outdoor guidelines apply when using restrooms in the Oeschinensee area?

Public restrooms are located in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, at the upper and lower stations of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car ,Oeschinensee at the mountain restaurant directly on the lakeshore. Additional restrooms are available in Oeschinensee. Please avoid using the restroom in nature. However, if you must use a “natural restroom,” please do not leave behind any paper, tissues, or wet wipes.

Where can I park? Is it possible to reserve a parking space?

Are there enough parking spaces, and can I reserve a parking spot?

Parking in Kandersteg is limited, especially on weekends and during the summer season. Starting around 11:00 a.m., parking spaces may no longer be available. We therefore recommend arriving early.

Parking lots P1–P3 at the lower station of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Oeschistrasse 50, 3718 Kandersteg) are available daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Hikers heading to Oeschinensee should Oeschinensee the hiking parking lots in the village, which offer lower parking rates for hikers.

Reserving a PREMIUM Parking Space: A parking space reservation is only possible in conjunction with at least one gondola ticket that includes a time slot for the ascent 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The reserved PREMIUM parking space costs CHF 10. You must enter the parking lot by 9:30 a.m. at the latest. The reservation is valid until 8:00 p.m.

Reservations can be made through the online ticket shop. Tickets for the current day are available online until 6:00 a.m. Additional gondola tickets for extra passengers, children, or dogs can be added in the online ticket shop under the “Tickets” tab.

Are you traveling with a rental car, or don't know your license plate number yet when making your reservation?
Just leave the license plate field blank. When you arrive, scan the QR code at the parking meter. Your actual license plate will be automatically recognized and linked to your reservation.

Important restrictions:

– The reservation applies exclusively to parking lots P1–P3 at the valley station. Other parking lots in the municipality of Kandersteg are not included.

– P1–P3 are reserved exclusively for cars up to 5 meters in length and 2 meters in height. Parking spaces cannot be reserved for campers, RVs, or larger vehicles. Paid parking spaces are available in the village and at the Schützenhaus.

– For vehicles taller than 2 meters, a detour fee will be automatically charged if the height restriction is violated. No vehicles are permitted to enter at night.

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Are thereOeschinensee at the upper and lower stations of theOeschinensee Cable car ?

Yes, there are lockers and ski racks at the upper and lower stations of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. Payment can be made digitally via debit card, Visa/Mastercard, Twint, or in cash. Weekly and seasonal passes for lockers and ski racks are available at the ticket office.

How are the ski patrol and rescue services organized in the Oeschinensee area?

Daily monitoring of the marked and open slopes and trails in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland concludes with a final inspection at 5:00 p.m. Outside of cable car operating hours, all slopes and winter hiking trails are closed and are not protected against hazards such as avalanche blasting or snow groomers. In the event of an incident during operating hours, please contact the SOS patrol at +41 79 481 01 12. Outside of operating hours, please contact REGA (1414) or dial the emergency number 112.

What outdoor guidelines apply in wildlife quiet zones and protected areas?

Entry into wildlife sanctuaries, plant protection areas, and restricted zones is prohibited in the Oeschinensee Sunnbüel area near Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. Information signs mark the protected areas where special rules apply. Do not leave the marked trails and slopes, and always follow the on-site information signs. Plants must not be dug up, picked, or trampled.

What outdoor guidelines apply to waste collection and separation?

Please collect your trash and dispose of it at the designated trash stations in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. Trash sorting stations are located at the upper and lower stations of theOeschinensee Cable car , at the mountain coaster along the main hiking trails.

What outdoor guidelines apply when providing first aid?

In case of an emergency in the Oeschinensee area Oeschinensee Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland, call emergency services immediately at 1414. In winter, you should also notify the SOS patrol (0041 79 481 01 12). SOS roomsOeschinensee available at the upper and lower stations of Cable car Oeschinensee Cable car . Defibrillators are located at the upper and lower stations as well as at the Oeschinensee mountain restaurant Oeschinensee the lakeshore.

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