Bern · Hiking

Gletscherpfad

An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Bern, Switzerland.

0.5 mi
round trip
375 ft
climb
6,395 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Gletscherpfad is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,210 ft and 6,400 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Gadmen, about 3.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Chööbärgli, Pfriendler and Oberheuwberg. For camping, Camping Gadmen and Campingplatz Eienwäldli are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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