Rote Loipe
A 3.1-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Bern, Switzerland.
- 3.1 mi
- loop
- 300 ft
- climb
- 3,960 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Rote Loipe is a 3.1-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,840 ft and 3,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Kandersteg, about 0.8 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hellhore, Jegertosse and Fisischafberg. Almenbachfälle and Staubbachfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Rendez-vous and Bergblick 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 trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Rote Loipe for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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