--- title: "Gstaad: the last paradise in a crazy world" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/gstaad-the-last-paradise-in-a-crazy-world" description: "“The last paradise in a crazy world.” This quote by actress Julie Andrews aptly describes the coexistence of nature, traditional alpine farming, chalets, and the fashionable village of Gstaad. This hike lets you experience and enjoy both facets. At the starting point of the hike at Saanenmöser station, follow the signpost for Schönried. After a short distance, turn right onto the promenade path. Incidentally, the street name perfectly characterizes the path. This first section is also signposted as Schönriederweg with the number 447. Under the title History Path, the region’s history is presented on eleven panels. You reach Schönried on a mostly flat but occasionally descending gravel path with views of the two peaks Gummfluh and Rübelhorn. In Schönried, turn right into Waldmattenstrasse and then left into Grubenstrasse. From here, follow the signpost Gstaad Panoramaweg, which is also a fitting name. Shortly afterward, the route branches off to the right and leads over a gravel path to Saali. Now the landscape can really be enjoyed. A legend tells that God wanted to rest a bit during the creation of the world. The imprint of his hand is said to have shaped the Saanenland. The five fingers formed the valleys with Gstaad at the center. Alternating between roads and well-maintained gravel paths, partly twisting, the hike leads through Gruben to Gstaad. Before the return journey, the discrete charm of this village can be experienced while strolling in the car-free town center." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/64473100/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Gstaad: the last paradise in a crazy world ========================================== - 6.87 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Hiking Trail - 1:45 h - 6.87 km - 10 m - 280 m - 1,049 m - 1,274 m - 225 m - - Start: Saanenmöser - Destination: Gstaad **Gstaad, you think of the prominence of high society who reside here or discreetly spend their holidays. However, the region has retained its original character with cozy chalets. Short, pleasant hike on the panorama route. Some sections on hard surfaces.** “The last paradise in a crazy world.” This quote by actress Julie Andrews aptly describes the coexistence of nature, traditional alpine farming, chalets, and the fashionable village of Gstaad. This hike lets you experience and enjoy both facets. At the starting point of the hike at Saanenmöser station, follow the signpost for Schönried. After a short distance, turn right onto the promenade path. Incidentally, the street name perfectly characterizes the path. This first section is also signposted as Schönriederweg with the number 447. Under the title History Path, the region’s history is presented on eleven panels. You reach Schönried on a mostly flat but occasionally descending gravel path with views of the two peaks Gummfluh and Rübelhorn. In Schönried, turn right into Waldmattenstrasse and then left into Grubenstrasse. From here, follow the signpost Gstaad Panoramaweg, which is also a fitting name. Shortly afterward, the route branches off to the right and leads over a gravel path to Saali. Now the landscape can really be enjoyed. A legend tells that God wanted to rest a bit during the creation of the world. The imprint of his hand is said to have shaped the Saanenland. The five fingers formed the valleys with Gstaad at the center. Alternating between roads and well-maintained gravel paths, partly twisting, the hike leads through Gruben to Gstaad. Before the return journey, the discrete charm of this village can be experienced while strolling in the car-free town center. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (1%) Trail (3%) Path (59%) Asphalt (29%) Street (7%) Gravel (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Saanenmöser - Schönried – Saali - Gruben - Gstaad Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: Light trekking shoes, light backpack, sun protection, rain jacket, pocket first aid kit, light picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation** **Outbound journey**: By train to Zweisimmen and continuing to Saanenmöser **Return journey**: By train to Zweisimmen Read more Additional information Association Bernese Hiking Trails, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-Mail: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Literature Hiking book Panorama hikes of the Bernese hiking trails Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs exclusively on marked paths of the hiking trail category. Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 263T Wildstrubel Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 10.00 km - Hiking Trail 15.22 km - Hiking Trail 13.72 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3777 Saanen Download GPX file - - - -