©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
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Rinderberg - Wistätthorn (2362 M asl)

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  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 2:30 h
  • Distance 8,2 km
  • 759 m
  • 405 m

From the village of Zweisimmen or from the ski area Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen you take the cable car up to the top station of the Rinderberg. After a short first ascent with a few vertical meters, you already reach the summit of the Rinderberg. From there it is downhill over the ridge to the Parwengensattel, which can also be reached by chairlift. Then follows the short variant descent to the "Rüwlispass". From there the ascent to the "Hinder Laseberg" begins. The route then follows the ridge in the direction of the Rüwlishorn. In the basin below the Rüwlishorn the ascent continues in southern direction along the ridge. The Wistätthorn offers a unique view over the Bernese Alps and the Gastlosen. The ski descent can be back to the ski area, to the village of St. Stephan or to Turbach.

  • Approach

    The Destination Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The Destination is easily accessed by rail or car from the regions around Lake Thun and Lake Geneva and the Gruyere region Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey.

    More information on gstaad.ch: Travel & Public Transport.

  • Zweisimmen railway station

  • Parking railway station Zweisimmen

  • Rinderberg - Parwengensattel - Rüwlispass - Wistätthorn

    • Everyone is responsible for route selection and assessment of their own experience, ability and alpine dangers on tours in ascent and descent in the alpine region.
    • Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
    • Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
    • Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
    • It is forbidden to walk on the ski pistes.
    • Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
    • Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.
  • We recommend

    Ski touring equipment: touring ski-boots, touring skis with touring bindings, ski poles, skins, ski crampons

    Climbing harness

    Avalanche transeiver

    Backpack, shovel, probe

    Backpack with avalanche airbag system

    Warm weatherproof clothing

    Warm gloves and warm hat

    Sunglasses and sunscreen

    Warm drinks

    Snack (high energy foods such as chocolate, dried fruit etc.)

  • After the tour, a coffee at the Rytz Bar in the St. Stephan ski area.