Gantrisch

#186 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Gantrisch is a mountain in the north-western Bernese Alps, located between the Simmental and the Aar valley in the canton of Bern. The mountain lies near Gurnigel Pass, from where it is usually climbed. A trail leads to the summit. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7136 ftProminence: 709 ftCoordinates: 46°42'17"N, 7°27'3"E

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BernSwitzerland

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Gantrisch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stockhorn, Hinterstockensee, Pfyffe, Weissenburg Castle.

4.2 miE
Soaring peak with a cable car and eatery
Stockhorn, Erlenbach im Simmental
108 min walk • The Stockhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the region of Lake Thun in the Bernese Oberland. It is located north of the town of Erlenbach im Simmental. The Stockhorn is 2,190 m high and is accessible via cable car from Erlenbach. It has a restaurant at the top and is a good starting point for many hikes.
4.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hinterstockensee
114 min walk • Nestled in the stunning Swiss Alps, Hinterstockensee is a serene mountain lake that captivates visitors with its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking natural surroundings. This hidden gem is situated at an elevation of 1,584 meters, offering a tranquil escape from the...
4.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pfyffe
115 min walk • The Pfyffe is a mountain of the Bernese Alpine foothills located between the municipalities of Guggisberg and Rüschegg in the canton of Bern. It is part of the wooded range north of the Gurnigel Pass, which culminates at the Selibüel. On the southern slopes of the mountain lies the small resort of Ottenleuebad.
3.4 miS
Forts and castles
Weissenburg Castle
86 min walk • Weissenburg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Därstetten of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland.
3.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Oberstockensee
90 min walk • Oberstockensee is a small lake in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. Its surface area is 11.8 ha. The lake is located above the village of Erlenbach im Simmental, below Stockhorn.
1.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Selibüel
50 min walk • The Selibüel is a mountain of the Bernese Alpine foothills, located in the municipality of Rüschegg in the canton of Bern. It is the culminating point of the wooded range that lies north of the Gurnigel Pass, between the valleys of the Sense and the Aare.
1.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ochsen
41 min walk • The Ochsen is a 2,188.4 metres high mountain in the Bernese Alps, overlooking Schwefelbergbad in the canton of Bern. It is the highest mountain of the Gantrisch chain. The Louigrat is the easiest path, taking approximately 3 hours. Another path goes via the north ridge via Chli Ochsen.
5.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Uebeschisee
147 min walk • Uebeschisee is a small lake at Uebeschi, in the Upper Gürbetal, near Thun, Switzerland. It is located adjacent to the municipalities of Höfen, Amsoldingen and Uebeschi. The lake has a surface area of 14.2 hectares and a maximum depth of 15 m. Rotmoos-Bach drains it into the larger Amsoldingersee.
5.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Dittligsee
135 min walk • Dittligsee is a lake in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, near Blumenstein and Wattenwil. Its surface area is 6.02 ha.
5.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Geistsee
143 min walk • Geistsee is a lake at Längenbühl in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.95 ha. The lake is private property and not accessible by the public.
4.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Märe
105 min walk • The Märe is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Fribourg and Bern. The Märe lies approximately halfway between Schwarzsee and Oberwil im Simmental.