Bearded vulture
The bearded vulture with a wing-span of over 2.6 metres is the largest bird in the Alps. There are numerous stories about this bird from the past, which are evidenced by old trivial names such as "chamois vulture" or "lamb vulture".
All season
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - For a number of years, it is once again possible to cross the Gemmi pass from the top and go as far as Sunnbüel in winter. The walk leads from the Gemmi over the Dauben Lake to Kandersteg.
The trail descends slightly, is well cared for and marked.
With this trail it is once again possible to cross the Gemmi pass from the top and go as far as Sunnbüel in winter. The walk leads from the Gemmi over the Dauben Lake to Kandersteg.
The trail descends slightly, and is well cared for and marked.
To reach the Gemmi, it is best to take the Gemmi cablecar which ascends from Leukerbad up to the Gemmi.
From Sunnbüel you can also take the cablecar down to Kandersteg.
From Kandersteg you can take the SBB railway back into Valais.
Tip: At the ticket office, buy a round trip ticket for all mountain cablecars, buses and trains!
You can visit the panorama restaurant on the Gemmi or the Schwarenbach Hotel along the way, where you can eat and drink something.
The bearded vulture with a wing-span of over 2.6 metres is the largest bird in the Alps. There are numerous stories about this bird from the past, which are evidenced by old trivial names such as "chamois vulture" or "lamb vulture".
In summer you can go walking, rock-climbing or fishing on the Gemmi. In winter you can go tobogganing, walking or cross-country skiing... Enjoy the wonderful view from the Gemmi down into the valley!
A lake in summer - cross-country skiing in winter. There are also beautiful walks around the Dauben Lake. In winter you can do cross-country skiing or go for a beautiful winter walk.
The family-friendly Hotel Paradis is based in a peaceful and central location in Leukerbad. The B&B hotel offers a very friendly service with 1-6 beds, a generous breakfast buffet and a wide range of holiday apartments.
Leukerbad is the largest thermal spa and wellness resort in the Alps and has the most attractive thermal baths in Switzerland. Leukerbad is worth a visit all year round, both in summer and winter and offers a wide variety of tourist attractions.
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