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Cross-country skiing

Recharge your batteries, feel nature.

Welcome to the cross-country ski trail at Oeschinensee, a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Cross-country skiing enthusiasts meet here for cross-country skiing in a sunny and sheltered location. Simply small, pleasant and perfectly groomed - our trail offers everything you need for a magical winter experience. Here you can find information about cross-country skiing in the Oeschinensee area.

INFOBOX

Cable car Kandersteg-Oeschinensee The Cable car is open daily from 09:00 - 17:00.
Cross-country ski trail Oeschinensee - open - skating and classic - condition: good

Current timetable Cable car:

23.11.2024 - 16.03.2025 - 09:00 - 17:00
17.03.2025 - 09.05.2025 - Cable car closed
Summer 2025 Cable car & mountain coaster: from 10.05.2025
LONG RUN

Key Facts

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

  • Day tickets are available at the ticket office at the valley station, or via QR code directly on your mobile phone.
  • The trail is located at the Läger, see winter map.
  • From the mountain station on the winter hiking trail down to the cross-country ski trail it is approx. 10-15 minutes, see info screens on site.
  • 100 % natural snow and daily trail grooming.
  • Trail usually "skating".
  • For endurance runners and connoisseurs - whether alone, as a couple, in a group or with a dog.
  • More information Cross-country skiing Kandersteg.

Etiquette for using the cross-country ski trail

Safe on the cross-country ski trail.
GUIDELINES
  • Consideration: Be considerate of less experienced riders. Do not obstruct or endanger anyone.
  • Signalization and running direction: Observe signals and instructions. Always run in the direction indicated.
  • Choice of lane: Getting in and out of the car cleanly protects the lane. Keep to the right-hand traffic. In double or multiple lanes, the slower one runs on the right.
  • Overtaking: In single lanes, overtake to the left of the lane. In dual lanes, use the left 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 when crossing so as not to endanger anyone.
  • Speed: On downhill sections, adjust your speed to the terrain, visibility and your ability.
  • Keep the running lane clear: Take a breather and discuss next to the running lane. After a fall, get to safety next to the track.
  • Assistance: You are obliged to provide assistance in the event of accidents on the running track. 
  • Litter: Cross-country skiers do not leave any waste in the trail or in the terrain.

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FAQ

What you should know.

Can I buy my day ticket online?

Day tickets are easy to purchase via our webshop. Load the day pass onto a key card or your SwissPass. Alternatively, day tickets can also be purchased easily and conveniently at our ticket machines or at the ticket office in front of the valley station and at the ticket counter at the valley station.

What means of payment can I use?

You can pay at the ticket machines and at the ticket office with all major credit and debit cards, except American Express. Cash and REKA are also accepted. Payment with TWINT and REKA is only possible at the ticket counter.

How do I travel by public transport?

From Spiez and Brig you can reach Kandersteg by train (BLS). From Adelboden and Frutigen there is a bus (AFA) to Kandersteg. The walk from the station takes about 10 minutes. There is a local bus from the station for every arrival/departure from June to October <-> Valley station.

Where can I find toilets in the Oeschinensee area?

The public toilets are located at the mountain and valley stations and at the Berghotel am See. There are more toilets in the Oeschinensee area (see map). Going to the toilet in nature should be avoided. However, if you do need to use the "natural toilet", please do not leave any paper, tissues or wet wipes behind.

Where can I park my car?

The number of parking spaces in Kandersteg is limited. We recommend traveling by public transport. Paid parking spaces are available at the valley station of the Cable car in Kandersteg. Other paid parking spaces are located in the village (school building, municipality, train station, Cher).

Are lockers available at the top or bottom station?

Yes, there are lockers and ski racks at the mountain and valley stations. Payment can be made digitally by debit card, Visa/Mastercard or cash.

Is there a slope control?

Yes, please note the information "last slope check"! The daily monitoring of the marked and open slopes ends with the last slope check at 5.00 pm. Outside of the lift operating hours, the slopes are closed and may not be skied on or entered. There are snow groomers on the slopes and avalanche blasting may take place.

What outdoor guidelines must be observed in wildlife rest areas and protected areas?

Do not enter wildlife rest areas, plant protection areas and restricted zones. Signposts mark the protected areas where special rules apply. Never leave the marked paths and tracks and always follow the signs. Plants may not be dug up, picked or trampled. Let the plants bloom for other guests too!

What outdoor guidelines apply to waste collection and separation?

Dispose of waste in the official waste separation stations. Waste separation stations are located at the mountain and valley stations, at the mountain hotel by the lake, at the restaurants and along the main hiking trails. Respect nature and take everything - even the smallest bits and pieces, tissues, leftover food and cigarette butts - back down to the valley or separate the waste and dispose of it in the waste separation stations provided.

Which outdoor guidelines should be observed when providing first aid?

Everyone is obliged to provide first aid. In an emergency, call the rescue service immediately on 1414 and inform the ranger or patrolman (ski season) on 079 481 01 12. The SOS rooms and 2 defibrillators (at the toilets of the valley station and at the exit of the mountain station) are marked on the map of Lake Oeschinen.

Oeschinensee

We provide unique and unforgettable moments in the imposing mountain world in front of the Blüemlisalp massif.