Hiking tour along Lake Hinterstocken, Bernese Oberland

Exploring Lake Hinterstocken

Easy tour around Lake Hinterstocken, halfway between the valley floor and the Stockhorn peak.

ROUTE

How to reach the lake, and trail details.

Hiking time: 0h40
Difficulty: easy
Elevation: 1594 - 1687 m
Distance: 1.7 km
Terrain: along lake, meadow
Region: Simmen valley (Bernese Oberland)

The route

This short route, running through meadows, offers nice views at the small mountain lake and the Stockhorn. It can be easily combined with a visit to the viewing point at the Stockhorn’s peak.

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Hiking tour around Lake Hinterstocken

Exploring Lake Hinterstocken

ROUTE

Facts Lake Hinterstocken

The route

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