©  (c) Marketing Team / Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Marketing Team / Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Marketing Team / Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Marketing Team / Région de vacances Gstaad
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Burgfälle circular hike

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This attractive circular hike combines the beauty of the Gsteig countryside with the impressive natural spectacle of the Burgfälle waterfalls. As some sections of the trail are challenging and exposed, a sure foot is essential.

  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 2:20 h
  • Distance 7,1 km
  • 315 m
  • 310 m
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  • Round trip

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Update: 10.08.2026

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The round hike starts in the village of Gsteig and initially leads across open countryside via Pitteli to the hydroelectric power station, where the path crosses the Saane. After the climb up through the Schüpfeweid, you reach the wooded area around the Burgfälle. The Burgfälle consist of an impressive formation of five cascading waterfalls, which are particularly visible after rainfall or during the snowmelt. In the area of the waterfalls, the path runs partly over steep steps and narrow bridges secured with handrails. Due to the exposed terrain in places, a head for heights is required. The route then continues through a clearing before descending through the forest to the Sanetsch valley station. From there, the route returns to the village of Gsteig via Innergsteig.

  • Approach

    The Gstaad holiday region is situated in south-western Switzerland, right on the border with the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Lake Thun region, the Lake Geneva area and the Gruyère region. Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and to all of Switzerland’s international airports ensure a quick and comfortable journey. The main modes of transport in the Gstaad holiday region are the “MOB” railway (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) and numerous PostBus routes.

    Gsteig can be reached from Gstaad by PostBus.

    You can find detailed travel information on the ‘Getting Here and Public Transport’ page at www.gstaad.ch.

  • Gsteig b. Gstaad, Post

  • Gsteig Village car park

    Alternatively: Sanetsch valley station

  • Gsteig - Pitteli - Burgfälle - Innergsteig - Gsteig

  • As some sections of the route are challenging and exposed, you must be sure-footed.

  • Sturdy footwear is recommended.
Best season
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Maximum altitude 1484 M
Minimum altitude 1174 M