Chastalet circular route

2:30 h
6.62 km
440 m
440 m
1,174 m
1,512 m
338 m
Start: Gsteig
Destination: Gsteig

The Chastalet educational trail is a journey into earlier times. It provides insight into the past of Gsteig.

The name Gsteig was first documented in 1312 under the name Chastalet. In today’s language this means watch, defense, and refuge tower. The 7 km hike leads us from Gsteig through Rohr to Dürr and further over the Längmatte to the castle. Here we reach the highest point of the hike. The return route to Gsteig takes us through the Rotengraben and Innergsteig. Various information boards and a brochure available at the tourism office tell us interesting facts about the municipality of Gsteig-Feutersoey.

Berner Wanderwege

Pavements

Asphalt (29%)

Trail (31%)

Path (39%)

Street (1%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Equipment

We recommend the following equipment: light trekking shoes, light backpack, sun protection, rain jacket, pocket first aid kit, light picnic, enough fluids, mobile phone.

Directions & Parking facilities

Parking

Parking lot south of the village center

Public transportation

Round trip: by train to Gstaad. Then by bus to Gsteig, Post.

Literature

Brochure about the trail available at the tourism office in Gsteig

License (master data)