Gelterkinderweg
An out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.6 miles round trip) in Bern, Switzerland.
- 1.3 mi
- round trip
- 3,352 ft
- climb
- 4,816 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Gelterkinderweg is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.6 miles round trip) in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 2,400 ft and 4,820 ft above sea level, with roughly 470 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Lütschental, about 0.6 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Bärepfadhorn, Stellihorn and Bira. For camping, Dany's Camping and Seeruhe are within about 6 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Gelterkinderweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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