--- title: "High-altitude hike on the Wasserngrat" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/high-altitude-hike-on-the-wasserngrat" description: "From the mountain station Leiterli, we follow the high-altitude trail towards Trütlisberg Pass. At the junction P.1983 we turn right and soon after ascend the summit of Stübleni on the left (it can also be crossed below). From the summit, there is a great view of the Gryden, a term probably derived from Chride (chalk). The sinkholes (also called dolines) formed through the slow dissolution of the white gypsum rock by rain and underground drainage. Impressively, we continue hiking right through the unusual rocky landscape, winding around numerous craters. At the small shelter, we leave the landscape and shortly afterwards reach the Trütlisberg Pass. We cross the small hill of the Tube a bit below and soon arrive at the next pass, Türli. To the right leads into the long Turbach valley dotted with many alpine huts. However, we remain on the path towards Wasserngrat, ascend a little more upwards on the ridge, then cross Louwenehore on the south side. Thus we reach the next pass height, Turnelssattel, from where you can look right into the Turneltal. First directly on the crest, then a bit below Brüeschegrat, it passes a shelter. Upon reaching the summit of Wandeliflue (P.2202), we move again briefly directly on the ridge, then continue just below Wasserngrat without major elevation differences. This crossing includes some slightly exposed sections that could become unpleasant when wet or icy. The final descent down to the mountain station of the Wasserngratbahn then proceeds without problems." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/45137194/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share High-altitude hike on the Wasserngrat ===================================== - 10.90 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hiking Trail - 4:00 h - 10.90 km - 411 m - 414 m - 1,939 m - 2,202 m - 263 m - - Start: Betelberg - Destination: Wasserngrat **Very varied, the hike connects two different regions of the Bernese Oberland over several ridge sections. Besides the wonderful views, the main attraction of the hike is crossing the crater landscape Gryden. The mountain stations at the start and end points are situated practically at the same altitude, so the hike takes the same time in both directions. Attractive mountain restaurants entice at both the beginning and the end.** From the mountain station Leiterli, we follow the high-altitude trail towards Trütlisberg Pass. At the junction P.1983 we turn right and soon after ascend the summit of Stübleni on the left (it can also be crossed below). From the summit, there is a great view of the Gryden, a term probably derived from Chride (chalk). The sinkholes (also called dolines) formed through the slow dissolution of the white gypsum rock by rain and underground drainage. Impressively, we continue hiking right through the unusual rocky landscape, winding around numerous craters. At the small shelter, we leave the landscape and shortly afterwards reach the Trütlisberg Pass. We cross the small hill of the Tube a bit below and soon arrive at the next pass, Türli. To the right leads into the long Turbach valley dotted with many alpine huts. However, we remain on the path towards Wasserngrat, ascend a little more upwards on the ridge, then cross Louwenehore on the south side. Thus we reach the next pass height, Turnelssattel, from where you can look right into the Turneltal. First directly on the crest, then a bit below Brüeschegrat, it passes a shelter. Upon reaching the summit of Wandeliflue (P.2202), we move again briefly directly on the ridge, then continue just below Wasserngrat without major elevation differences. This crossing includes some slightly exposed sections that could become unpleasant when wet or icy. The final descent down to the mountain station of the Wasserngratbahn then proceeds without problems. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Trail (11%) Path (89%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Betelberg/Leiterli – Gryden – Trütlisberg Pass – Türli – Turnelssattel - Wasserngrat Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy mountain boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation**Arrival: by bus from Lenk train station to the valley station Betelberg, cable car to Betelberg, mountain station Leiterli Return: by bus from Gstaad, Wasserngratbahn to Gstaad train station Read more Additional information Bernese Hiking Trails Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-mail: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Literature Hiking book Bernese Oberland of the Bernese Hiking Trails Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs entirely or partly on mountain hiking trails. Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map: 263T Wildstrubel 1:50,000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 13.02 km - Hiking Trail 13.00 km - Hiking Trail 13.56 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3775 Lenk Download GPX file - - - -