Oberstockensee

#781 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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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. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the "Oberstockensee" was often called the Vorderstockensee and/or Spetbaerglisee. Local residents still refer to it as the "Spetbaerglisee." Vorderstocken and Spetbaergli are the two alpine meadows that are on opposite sides of the lake. ()

Alternative names: Maximum depth: 50 ftElevation: 5463 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°41'14"N, 7°31'14"E

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BernSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Arena Thun, Stockhorn, Hinterstockensee, Gantrisch.

5.7 miNE
Sport complex, Football, Arenas and stadiums
Arena Thun, Thun
145 min walk • Stockhorn Arena is a football stadium in Thun, Switzerland. It has a capacity of 10,000 spectators and opened in 2011. It is the home of FC Thun of the Swiss Super League.
1 miNE
Soaring peak with a cable car and eatery
Stockhorn, Erlenbach im Simmental
25 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.
0.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hinterstockensee
25 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...
3.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gantrisch
90 min walk • 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.
5.5 miE
Forts and castles
Wimmis Castle, Wimmis
140 min walk • Wimmis Castle is a castle in the municipality of Wimmis of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Amsoldingen Castle
100 min walk • Amsoldingen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Amsoldingen in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The castle and associated former collegiate church of St. Mauritius are a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3 miSW
Forts and castles
Weissenburg Castle
77 min walk • Weissenburg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Därstetten of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland.
4.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Selibüel
126 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.
4.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ochsen
125 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.
3.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Uebeschisee
99 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.
6.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Fromberghorn
163 min walk • The Fromberghorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located between Diemtigen and Reichenbach im Kandertal in the Bernese Oberland. It lies just south of the Niesen.