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Hi Idali and welcome to MySwissAlps!
A good question and not something we get asked very often!
1903 was a few years before the Lötschbergtunnel opened, so I would guess the Gemmi pass was indeed the obvious shortcut in summer, or else a long detour.
Perhaps another member knows more about it.
Lucas
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Lucas, thank you.
What are the worst time and worst conditions one could have ridden horseback over the trail in 1904?
Can you give me a guess how long it might have taken?
if you travel from Kandersteg to Bern by rail today, how long would it take?
Also, if you traveled from Leukerbad to Bern now, not using the tunnel,how would you go and how long might it take?
Thank you!
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Hi Idali,
1. Well, the worst possible conditions I can image is a snow storm at night time. But no doubt the pass was inaccessible back then in winter. Today it’s open for hikers even in winter.
2. Leukerbad to Bern on foot? My guess is 20 hours or so.
3. About 2 hours, please see the timetable.
4. If you enter Montreux in the “Via” box of the timetable you’ll get the alternate route.
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Thanks! Any idea how long by horseback on a snowy night, Leukerba, (before the Gemmi paths were built) to Bern? Also, when were the rails in and out of Montreaux built?
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You’re welcome! Sorry, I have no clue about your other questions to be honest. Perhaps someone else will respond.