Tschingelsee

#201 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Tschingelsee is a lake in the valley Kiental of the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. The lake formed on Tschingelalp in 1972 after severe weather. Since 1987 the area has been a nature preserve. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 3773 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°33'7"N, 7°44'39"E

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BernSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Blausee, Oeschinen Lake, Schilthorn, Blüemlisalp.

4 miW
Tiny, scenic lake with a hotel and trout
Blausee
103 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Blausee is an enchanting natural lake renowned for its stunning, crystal-clear blue water. This small but mesmerizing body of water is a hidden gem located in the Kander Valley, in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland.
3.8 miS
Alpine lake for hiking and ice fishing
Oeschinen Lake
97 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Oeschinen Lake is a natural marvel that captivates visitors with its serene beauty and pristine waters. Situated at an elevation of 1,578 meters, the lake is easily accessible from the nearby town of Kandersteg in the Bernese...
4.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schilthorn, Mürren
120 min walk • The Schilthorn is a summit in Europe, in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland. It overlooks the valley of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland, and is the highest mountain in the range lying north of the Sefinenfurgge Pass.
4.6 miS
Snowy mountain with panoramic views
Blüemlisalp
117 min walk • The Blüemlisalp is a massif of the Bernese Alps, in the territory of the municipalities of Kandersteg and Reichenbach im Kandertal.
3.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Felsenburg
93 min walk • Felsenburg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Kandergrund of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bütlasse
110 min walk • The Bütlasse is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of the Gspaltenhorn in the canton of Bern. The Vorderi Bütlasse is a minor summit situated north of the Bütlasse. The closest localities are Griesalp and Gimmelwald.
4.7 miW
Forts and castles
Tellenburg Castle
120 min walk • Tellenburg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Frutigen in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
2.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gehrihorn
75 min walk • The Gehrihorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Frutigen in the Bernese Oberland. It lies at the northern end of the range between the Kandertal and the Kiental.
4.8 miSE
Mountain in the Bernese Alps
Gspaltenhorn
124 min walk • The Gspaltenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located between the valleys of Kiental and Lauterbrunnen in the canton of Bern.
3.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wildi Frau
92 min walk • The Wildi Frau is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Hohtürli Pass in the Bernese Oberland. It lies between the valleys of Kandersteg and Kiental, north of the Blüemlisalp. It lies 60 km at the southwest of the capital, Bern.
3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hundshorn
77 min walk • The Hundshorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located between the valleys of Kiental and Lauterbrunnen, in the Bernese Oberland. It lies just north of the Sefinenfurgge Pass and near the Schilthorn.