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Varied MTB tour to the picturesque Seebergsee lake
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The Seebergsee with the Seehorn.Photo: von Jochanan (Eigenes Werk) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
A scenically impressive round tour to the idyllically situated Seebergsee lake in the middle of the Spillgerten nature reserve. On the not-so-easy descent from the Stiereberg, a short distance away, into the valley, we experience the greatest riding pleasure.
moderate
Distance 26.1 km
2:45 h
1,255 m
1,255 m
1,879 m
907 m
On asphalt roads, the route climbs steadily up to the Gestelen Pass, which connects the Diemtigtal with the Obersimmental. After a short descent and another climb, we finally reach the picturesque Seebergsee. The romantic mountain lake with its unique flora and fauna invites you to linger. Across gentle alpine meadows and accompanied by a fantastic panorama, we continue to the nearby Stiereberg, where we can fortify ourselves for the descent. Initially over partly washed-out single trails, later over rough cart tracks, we reach the valley in a roaring ride back.
Author
Monika Heindl
Update: March 01, 2016
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
1,879 m
Lowest point
907 m
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Show elevation profileStart
Grubenwald railway station (924 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'595'707E 1'158'694N
DD
46.579502, 7.382627
DMS
46°34'46.2"N 7°22'57.5"E
UTM
32T 376077 5159708
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Destination
Grubenwald railway station
Turn-by-turn directions
Start the tour at Grubenwald station. Cross the Simme and follow the gravel path to the left. Immediately after the junction with the road, turn left again onto the gravel path. Soon join the road coming up from Grubenwald. Follow this road via Brand and the Gestelen Pass (1851 m) to Untergestelen (approx. 1600 m). From here first on asphalt, later on gravel to Seebergsee (1831 m). Continue on gravel road to the Stierenbergsee restaurant (1882 m, refreshments available) on the Stiereberg. Via trail and finally gravel path to the Under Muntigli alpine hut. Through the Mariedgrabe to Mannried. On asphalt paths to Grubenwald and back to the station.
As there are also many hikers and walkers around the Seebergsee on weekends when the weather is fine, we should ride with particular consideration here.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to GrubenwaldBy road
from the west: A12 to Bulle exit (from the north-west) or A9 to Aigle exit (from the south-west), continue on the main road via Château d'Oex and Saanen to Grubenwald.From the east: A6 to Willis exit, continue on the main road via Boltigen to Grubenwald
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Limited parking near the stationCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'595'707E 1'158'694N
DD
46.579502, 7.382627
DMS
46°34'46.2"N 7°22'57.5"E
UTM
32T 376077 5159708
w3w
///mash.dull.aunts
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
26.1 km
Duration
2:45 h
Ascent
1,255 m
Descent
1,255 m
Highest point
1,879 m
Lowest point
907 m
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