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Elsige Trail: Off-piste over the Elsigenalp
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- 4.13 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Snowshoeing

Berghaus Elsigenalp

Mountain house from the air

Elsigenalpbahnen

Elsigenalp aerial cableway

Ski area Elsigen-Metsch

- 2:00 h
- 4.13 km
- 150 m
- 150 m
- 1,797 m
- 1,934 m
- 137 m
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- Start: Elsigenalp
- Destination: Elsigenalp

**Insider tip Elsigenalp: This snowshoe circular trail is signposted and leads away from the busy ski resort through beautiful white scenery.**

From the Elsigenalp cable car, the snowshoe trail first leads via Undere Elsige towards the snow-covered Elsigsee. After an initial ascent, there is a magnificent view of the lively centre of Elsigenalp with its ski facilities. After a gentle climb, the path leads to Obere Elsige with the Elsighütte, a traditional alpine restaurant where a stop is worthwhile. This is also the turning point of the easier Elsige Trail. The moderately difficult Elsighorn Trail continues briefly over the ski slope and then ascends steeply to the Elsighorn. You are rewarded with stunning views of the High Alps, Lake Thun and the Niesen range. Both trails return on the same route. Shortly before the cable car station, the Berghaus Elsigenalp with its sun terrace invites you to stop for a break.

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Berner Wanderwege

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Directions

Elsigenalp – Berghaus Elsigenalp – Elsigsee – Elsighütte – Elsigenalp

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Equipment

Snowshoes, ski poles, sturdy, high, grippy and waterproof mountain or winter hiking boots, cold and sun protection, first aid kit, food and warm drinks, mobile phone, possibly gaiters

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**By car via Frutigen - Achseten to Elsigbach

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**Parking**Parking at the valley station of the Elsigenalp cable car in Elsigbach

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**Public transportation****Starting and finishing point**: **Elsigenalp**
by train to Frutigen, then by ski bus (4 times daily, only by reservation, 033 671 11 71)

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Additional information

Berner Wanderwege, 031 340 01 01, ,

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

**Variant: Elsighorn Trail**
Difficulty: medium \| Fitness: medium \| 8.4 km \| 5 h \| 500 m ascent and descent

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Safety guidelines

**Difficulty**: easy (blue) / **Fitness**: easy 

**Signage**

This route is signposted as a snowshoe trail but is not specially prepared.

**Avalanches**

Increased avalanche danger in spring and with sudden weather changes. Helpful, but not mandatory, are an avalanche transceiver, a probe and a shovel. Check the snow conditions and possible avalanche dangers before the tour.

**Behavior**

Do not take unnecessary risks and respect your limits. Always stay on the signposted routes. Avoid wildlife if possible, behave quietly. Observe animals from a distance. Take your rubbish with you and leave no unwanted traces.

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Map

**swisstopo map**: 1247 Adelboden, 1:25,000

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Contact

3725 Frutigen

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