Hiking to the Tschingelsee in the Kien valley, Bernese Oberland

Walking in the Kien valley: Kiental to Tschingelsee

A route to the lake in the beautiful Kien valley.

ROUTE

How to get to Kiental, and route details.

Hiking time: 2h50
Difficulty: moderate
Elevation: 922 - 1159 m
Distance: 9.0 km
Terrain: meadow, forest
Region: Kander valley (Bernese Oberland)

About the trail

The route starts in the small village Kiental and ends at the Tschingelsee: a lake surrounded by forests, waterfalls and impressive rock walls. The path to the lake runs parallel to the river named Gornerewasser, through forests and meadows. You will regularly have a view at the Blüemlisalp at the end of the valley.

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Hiking to the Tschingelsee in the Kien valley, Bernese Oberland

Walking in the Kien valley: Kiental to Tschingelsee

ROUTE

Facts Kiental - Tschingelsee - Kiental

About the trail

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