Fortuna Trail Üschenen

By car via Spiez and Frutigen or the car-train from Goppenstein to Kandersteg.

South of the Lötschberg, north of the Kander Valley: There is any hourly service for this station, which lies between Brig (38 min.) and Berne (61 min.).

Find the best places to park in the local area. There's nothing in your way now, so engine off and trail shoes on!

A tour that keeps you fit. After a few kilometres on the level, the terrain begins to change. From the Scout Centre, the path leads uphill along twisting paths via Schneitböde to the alpine hostelry below Rhyhart. The trail runs mostly through forests, making it cool and shady, with beautiful lush nature all around. Once at the highest point, a short break is needed before runners turn their attention to the descent. This leads past the hostelry at Lohner, the Alpbach river and Schwarzbachschwendli back to the valley. Those lucky enough to enjoy this trail during the summer season will be accompanied by the gentle sounds of bells and repeatedly encounter grazing livestock.

• The more extreme the conditions, the more important your equipment. Longer mountain tours require weatherproof clothing and a small running backpack with food.

Emergency blanket

Mobile phone

Snacks and water

Wind- and rain-proof jacket

Nice to have:

Trail running shoes

Trail running backpack

Headlamp

Sticks

For further information, see swisstrailguide.com

Forgotten something? No problem. Our sports stores will be happy to help out with suitable equipment.

If you follow the path a few metres further to the right by the alpine hostelry below Rhyarts, you will be rewarded with a view all the way across to Lake Oeschinen.