--- title: "Enjoying nature at Geltenschuss" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/enjoying-nature-at-geltenschuss" description: "From the junction at the Legerlibrügg parking lot, we follow the signs to the Geltenhütte and hike downhill through the spruce-dominated mountain forest. The Geltenbach usually accompanies us with a rushing sound along the path. After crossing a bridge over the stream, we enter a small high valley. At the end of this valley, the impressive Geltenschuss comes into view, which we approach over flowering meadows. Soon the path ascends more steeply in a zigzag on the right side of the Geltenschuss. Shortly after the small waterfall, a trail leads to an exposed spot with a view of the stream plunging into the depths of the Geltenschuss. Then we cross the Geltenbach and continue ascending on the left side of the stream to the strikingly beautifully located Geltenhütte. From the hut, the path briefly goes uphill over a grassy knoll with a distinctive flagpole with the Swiss flag. The mountain trail then continues without major changes in altitude through the grassy slopes to the Usseri Gälte alpine huts. Shortly afterwards, the trail becomes more exposed; some sections of the part called Geltentrittli are therefore secured with wire ropes. Finally, we come to a ladder-like staircase that descends overcoming a rock step. After this section, the exposed passages end and we reach the Chüetungel alpine huts descending over gentle alpine meadows. From here, a direct descent leads to Lauenensee. We choose the slightly longer but more scenic descent via Tungeltrittli and Vorschess back to the Lauenensee/Legerlibrügg bus stop." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/45136837/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Enjoying nature at Geltenschuss =============================== - 9.07 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hiking Trail - 3:50 h - 9.07 km - 750 m - 750 m - 1,378 m - 2,057 m - 679 m - - Start: Legerlibrügg - Destination: Legerlibrügg **"Enjoying nature at Geltenschuss"** **You can read this advertising slogan on the website of the Geltenhütte – and it fits perfectly. The wild Geltental is a true natural gem – the abundance of flowers, the varied landscape with the 180-meter-high waterfall of the Geltenschuss, the wonderfully situated Geltenhütte with the Wildhorngruppe in the background are all reasons to embark on this delightful hike.** From the junction at the Legerlibrügg parking lot, we follow the signs to the Geltenhütte and hike downhill through the spruce-dominated mountain forest. The Geltenbach usually accompanies us with a rushing sound along the path. After crossing a bridge over the stream, we enter a small high valley. At the end of this valley, the impressive Geltenschuss comes into view, which we approach over flowering meadows. Soon the path ascends more steeply in a zigzag on the right side of the Geltenschuss. Shortly after the small waterfall, a trail leads to an exposed spot with a view of the stream plunging into the depths of the Geltenschuss. Then we cross the Geltenbach and continue ascending on the left side of the stream to the strikingly beautifully located Geltenhütte. From the hut, the path briefly goes uphill over a grassy knoll with a distinctive flagpole with the Swiss flag. The mountain trail then continues without major changes in altitude through the grassy slopes to the Usseri Gälte alpine huts. Shortly afterwards, the trail becomes more exposed; some sections of the part called Geltentrittli are therefore secured with wire ropes. Finally, we come to a ladder-like staircase that descends overcoming a rock step. After this section, the exposed passages end and we reach the Chüetungel alpine huts descending over gentle alpine meadows. From here, a direct descent leads to Lauenensee. We choose the slightly longer but more scenic descent via Tungeltrittli and Vorschess back to the Lauenensee/Legerlibrügg bus stop. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Path (91%) Trail (6%) Street (3%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Legerlibrügg – Geltenschuss – Geltenhütte – Chüetungel – Vorschess – Legerlibrügg Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy hiking shoes, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, pocket first aid kit, picnic, enough fluids, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation**Arrival: by bus from Gstaad railway station to Lauenensee Return: by bus from Lauenensee to Gstaad railway station Read more Additional information Berner Wanderwege Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, e-mail: info@beww.ch, homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Literature Hiking book Berner Oberland of the Berner Wanderwege Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs wholly or partly on mountain hiking trails. Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map: 263T Wildstrubel 1:50,000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 9.16 km - Hiking Trail 9.27 km - Hiking Trail 9.62 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3782 Lauenen Download GPX file - -