W51 Wasserngrat - Betelberg

We take the Wasserngrat chairlift to the Dürrischilt mountain station. From there, a narrow path, partly secured with ropes, leads through alder bushes, over grassy slopes and rocky ledges up to the striking ridge. The path circles rock towers, follows steep rock faces and leads directly over the ridge to the resting bench on the Wandeliflue - the highest point of the hike. The view stretches far across the Saanenland to the Gastlosen and deep down into the Lauenen and Turnelstal valleys. To the south are the peaks and glaciers of the Wildhorn and Diablerets groups.

After reaching the refuge on the Brüeschegrat ridge, the most challenging sections are over. From the Turnelssattel (labelled Baumersberg on the national map), an impressive high-altitude hike begins. The trail crosses wild hay meadows and pastures on the Lauenehore. At Türli there are various descent options: to Turbach-Gstaad (3h) or to Lauenen (1h30).

The route continues below the Tube summit to the Trütlisberg Pass and southwards into a fascinating crater landscape. In the Gryden - a gypsum region - numerous large collapse funnels have formed over time. Before the highest point at the Stübleni, the trail leads through the northern flank to the Gryde signpost and finally continues flat to the Leiterli mountain station on the Betelberg. Here you can enjoy marvellous views of the Wildstrubel and the surrounding peaks of the Rawil Pass.