Fortuna Trail Gurnigel

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

Once an hour, the AFA bus runs from Kandersteg Railway Station to the base station of the gondola lift. Journey time 10 minutes.

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

Starting at the Sunnbüel base station in Kandersteg, the trail runs along the Schwarzbach stream, always slightly uphill on winding hiking paths directly into the Gastern Valley. The first sign of Gastern is the distinctive climbing arch bridge, followed by narrow trails that lead runners deeper into the unspoilt valley. The ascent via the twisting tracks of Gurnigel gives a view of impressive stone formations all around and rewards runners for every extra metre climbed. Once at the top, the trail leads around the turquoise Arven Lakes* before guiding runners up to the summit station.

*these dry out naturally during the summer months.

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.

Those with enough energy left when they reach Sunnbüel summit station can extend this Fortuna Trail by following the signposted path towards the base station.