--- title: "Swissminiatur in the Kandertal" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/swissminiatur-in-the-kandertal" description: "The valley station of the Allmenalp cableway can be reached from Kandersteg station in a quarter-hour walk. At the mountain station, choose the hiking trail via Ryharts to the intermediate goal Usser Ueschene. On this section, the route runs mainly on a pleasantly walkable natural road. This offers ample opportunities to enjoy the view: The view down onto the railway facilities and the village of Kandersteg is reminiscent of the Swissminiatur exhibition in Ticino or a model railway. The peaks of the Lohner chain flank the path on the right. On the left, the Fisistock, Altels, or the Gällihore can be admired. You can briefly peek into the Gastern valley, which is under nature protection. Here, the Kander is left to itself and can carve a new riverbed when the water flow is high. From Usser Üschene, continue on the road to Üschene. Here, turn left towards Gällihore. Now the trail character changes to mountain hiking path but still poses no particular challenges. After crossing the Alpbach, the ascent continues over alpine pastures to the ridge saddle. The descent to Sunnbüel first follows a zig-zag path, then along the slope. The destination of the hike at Sunnbüel is now not far, as the signpost at Alp Winteregg reveals. After a short ascent, you reach the mountain station of the aerial cableway. As a bonus to the hike, consider the walk from the valley station to Kandersteg station." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/25093727/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Swissminiatur in the Kandertal ============================== - 8.64 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Hiking Trail - 3:30 h - 8.64 km - 820 m - 600 m - 1,596 m - 2,165 m - 569 m - - Start: Allmenalp, aerial cableway - Destination: Sunnbüel, aerial cableway **A two-part hike: The first part on hiking trails is a pleasant high-altitude walk without major elevation differences. Larger ascents and descents as well as the different trail character make the second part a mountain hike. Little hard surface.** The valley station of the Allmenalp cableway can be reached from Kandersteg station in a quarter-hour walk. At the mountain station, choose the hiking trail via Ryharts to the intermediate goal Usser Ueschene. On this section, the route runs mainly on a pleasantly walkable natural road. This offers ample opportunities to enjoy the view: The view down onto the railway facilities and the village of Kandersteg is reminiscent of the Swissminiatur exhibition in Ticino or a model railway. The peaks of the Lohner chain flank the path on the right. On the left, the Fisistock, Altels, or the Gällihore can be admired. You can briefly peek into the Gastern valley, which is under nature protection. Here, the Kander is left to itself and can carve a new riverbed when the water flow is high. From Usser Üschene, continue on the road to Üschene. Here, turn left towards Gällihore. Now the trail character changes to mountain hiking path but still poses no particular challenges. After crossing the Alpbach, the ascent continues over alpine pastures to the ridge saddle. The descent to Sunnbüel first follows a zig-zag path, then along the slope. The destination of the hike at Sunnbüel is now not far, as the signpost at Alp Winteregg reveals. After a short ascent, you reach the mountain station of the aerial cableway. As a bonus to the hike, consider the walk from the valley station to Kandersteg station. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Trail (64%) Path (36%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Allmenalp - Ryharts - Usser Üschene - Üschene - ridge saddle – Sunnbüel Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy and waterproof mountain boots, light to medium backpack, cold protection, sun protection, trekking poles, pocket first aid kit, snacks, tea in a thermos flask, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation** **Outbound:** By train to Kandersteg and then by aerial cableway to Allmenalp **Return:** By aerial cableway to Eggeschwand and by bus or on foot to Kandersteg station. From Kandersteg by train. Read more Additional information Association Bernese Hiking Trails, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, Email: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Literature Hiking book Panorama hikes of the Bernese Hiking Trails Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs entirely or partly on marked trails of the mountain hiking path category Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 263T Wildstrubel Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 7.81 km - Hiking Trail 8.52 km - Hiking Trail 9.23 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3718 Kandersteg Download GPX file - - - -