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©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Région de vacances Gstaad
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Région de vacances Gstaad
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Rinderberg - Wistätthorn (2362 m a.s.l.)

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Beautiful freeriding route from the Rinderberg mountain station over the Gandlouene ridge - Rüwlispass - Upper Laseberg - Wistätthorn and then freeride descent to St. Stephan or Turbach.

  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 2:30 h
  • Distance 8,2 km
  • 759 m
  • 405 m
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  • Refreshment stops available
  • Summit route
  • Scenic

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Update: 20.10.2025

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From the village of Zweisimmen or from the Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen ski area, take the gondola up to the Rinderberg mountain station. After a short initial ascent with few altitude meters, you will reach the summit of the Rinderberg. From there, you initially descend along the ridge down to the Parwengensattel, which can also be reached by chairlift. Then follows a short variant descent to the Rüwlispass. From there begins the ascent to the Hinder Laseberg. Then the route follows the ridge in the direction of the Rüwlishorn. In the cirque below the Rüwlishorn, the ascent continues southwards along the ridge. The Wistätthorn offers a unique view over the Bernese Alps and the Gastlosen. The ski descent can lead back to the ski area, to the village of St. Stephan, or to Turbach.

  • Approach

    The Gstaad holiday region is located in the southwest of Switzerland directly on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Thun lake region, Lake Geneva area, and the Gruyère region. Direct connections to the European high-speed train network and to all international airports of Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and comfortable arrival.

    Detailed travel information can be found at www.gstaad.ch.

  • Zweisimmen train station

  • Zweisimmen train station parking lot

  • Rinderberg - Parwengensattel - Rüwlispass - Wistätthorn
    • Each individual is responsible for route selection as well as assessing their own experience, performance capability, and alpine risks during ascent and descent in the alpine area.
    • Plan every mountain route carefully and adapt it to your own conditions as well as the weather and season.
    • The weather can change quickly in the mountains. Therefore, bring appropriate clothing, sufficient provisions, and water. Turn back in time if the weather is uncertain.
    • Inform others about your route and, if possible, never go alone.
    • Walking on ski slopes is prohibited.
    • Be considerate of other hikers as well as plants and animals.
    • Observe the warning signs that indicate the constant danger at the riverbed and banks of watercourses below reservoirs and water intakes.

  • Our recommendation:

    Ski touring equipment: ski touring boots, skis with touring bindings, ski poles, skins, crampons

    Avalanche transceiver (LVS)

    Backpack with avalanche airbag system

    Backpack, shovel, probe

    Warm, weatherproof clothing

    Warm gloves and hat

    Sunglasses and sunscreen

    Warm drinks

    Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruits)

  • After the route, a coffee in the Ritz Bar in the St. Stephan ski area.

  • More ski tours can be found at the following link:

    https://www.gstaad.ch/winter/ski-snowboard/skitouren.html

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Maximum altitude 2360 M
Minimum altitude 1699 M