Oeschinensee panorama hike – worth it?
A traveler is preparing for a trip to Switzerland from late August to early September. They are looking for advice on whether to visit Oeschinensee while traveling to the Bernese Oberland or on the way out to Lausanne. The traveler also mentions various hiking plans around Murren and is interested in the best options for a half-day hike.
- If you have limited time, consider hiking from First to Bachalpsee or Pfingstegg to Baregg Hut for a shorter experience.
- Oeschinensee requires a longer journey, so it's best planned as a dedicated day trip from Murren.
- Always check the weather forecast before planning hikes, especially in regions with unpredictable weather.
- For convenient travel planning, use the SBB timetable to coordinate your trips between locations.
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Hello all –
My trip is coming up quite quickly – I am planning to be in Switzerland from August 29th to September 5th. While I wish it could be longer, only a few of those days are scheduled for sightseeing, the rest are for business.
In finalizing my plans for the Bernese Oberland (base: Murren), I came across Oeschinensee. Wondering whether it is worth it to head there on the way into the Bernese Oberland or on the way out (headed to Lausanne)? If I were to go, I would do the Panorama Hike.
My other planned hikes (assuming good weather) are:
– Schynige Platte
– North Face with Sprutz waterfall (Murren)
– Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg then Eiger Trail from Eigergletscher to Alpiglen
– Lauterbrunnen Valley
I have a half day to fill (6-7 hours including transport) – I was considering First/Bachalpsee (concerned about crowds and weather) or Pfingstegg to Baregg hut. But, Oeschinensee seems like a much better lake option than Bachalpsee, weather permitting.
Thoughts?
Thank you!
H
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Hi H,
If you are based in Mürren, the practical option if you have time constraint is obviously to hike from First to Bachalpsee or Pfingstegg to Baregg Hut. To get to Oeschinensee from Mürren involves taking a 2-hour train journey to Kandersteg and then a cable car up, so is best done as a day trip. Grindelwald is just on the other side of the valley from Mürren and easily accessible with the train. You can plan your journey using the SBB timetable: http://www.myswissalps.com/timetable
Regards,
Anna
My dad and I once hiked from Mürren to Kandersteg (spending the night in the mtns along the way) and the coolest view I’ve ever seen in my life (partly because I was tired and delirious by then lol) was crossing the mountains and finding Oeschinensee below. Amazing! So I know the hike around it would be great as well. I had it on my itinerary for the last month when my family was there but honestly it was 90%- 100% rain every single time I checked even when other towns had good weather. I adjusted my trip several times in the middle of our travels based on weather and Kandersteg just never cleared up enough to make the detour. Next time…
Hi Xpresso,
That’s a shame, but yes the weather has been really wet this summer 🙁
Oeschinensee is one of my favourite mountain lakes. We make it a point to visit each summer but this year the weather has been windy, wet and unpredictable.
Hope you get to visit Kandersteg in your next trip.
Regards,
Anna
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