©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Région de vacances Gstaad
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W33 hiking trail to Fondue Caquelon Wispile

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Hike over the Wispile ridge to the Fondue Caquelon and enjoy the mountain panorama and the fondue from your backpack there.

  • Difficulty easy
  • Duration 35 min
  • Distance 2,0 km
  • 19 m
  • 89 m
Tags
  • Family-friendly
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Scenic

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Update: 16.10.2025

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You can conveniently reach Berghaus Wispile (1907 m) by gondola, where the hike starts. Always follow the ridge towards Gsteig/Lauenensee and enjoy the mountain panorama. After about 40 minutes you will reach the huge Fondue Caquelon on the right side. It offers space for up to eight people and cannot be reserved.

Return: You can hike back the same way to the Wispile mountain station or extend your hike towards Chrine-Lauenensee or Chrine-Gsteig.

Please observe the operating times of the mountain lifts.

Direct access by mountain bike is possible.

Direct access by car to the huge Fondue Caquelon is not possible.

  • Approach

    The holiday region Gstaad is located in the southwest of Switzerland, directly at the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Thun Lake region, the Geneva Lake area, and the Gruyère region. Direct connections to the European high-speed train network and to all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey.

    On the page Arrival and Public Transport on gstaad.ch you will find detailed arrival information.

  • Bus stop: Gstaad, Wispile

  • Large parking lot directly at the Wispile valley station

  • Gstaad - Höhi Wispile – Vorderi Wispile

  • Fondue backpack (must be ordered from the dairies the day before), good shoes, drinks for the way.

    The fondue backpack contains all the ingredients for the irresistible outdoor experience: creamy classic or aromatic truffle fondue, crispy fondue bread, spices, a caquelon, a burner with fuel paste, plates, and forks.

  • After the fondue, take on the hike to Lauenensee and enjoy the view of this famous mountain lake.
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  • Difficulty
Maximum altitude 1917 M
Minimum altitude 1828 M