Winterwanderweg Niesenhorn Leiterli
Winterwanderweg Niesenhorn Leiterli

Getting around on foot in the Simmental

Winter walks in a fairytale land

Who hasn’t experienced that delicious feeling, on a cold winter’s day, of curling up on the sofa and watching his or her favourite film with a cup of hot chocolate? If you were physically active earlier on, that wonderful feeling gives way to a sensation of supreme wellbeing and satisfaction. Do yourself and your health a favour, discover the fantastic landscape at Lenk!

Breathe deeply, switch off, recharge your batteries

Fresh mountain air, unending silence and the faint crunch of sinking snow under your boots – winter walks at Lenk allow you to take time out from your stressful daily life and promise overpowering panoramas.

Winter walks for senior citizens Leiterli
Winter walks for senior citizens Leiterli

Crystal-clead mountain air, unending silence

Balm for the soul

Looking for something different but would rather not repeat the same old hiking tour? The hiking trails at Lenk are rich in variety and multifaceted. No matter whether your route takes you around the village of Lenk, up the Betelberg or Bühlberg-Metsch or to Boltigen on the Jaunpass, there is always something new to discover.

Winter walks on the Betelberg
Winter walks on the Betelberg

Enchanting walks

Snow-covered mountains, mysterious woods and enchanting hikes over mountain passes make you feel as if you have arrived in a fairytale world. Melting snow drips from the trees, noises are muffled and your heavy boots crunch in the snow. Close your eyes, abandon yourself to the natural surrroundings and let yourself be spellbound.

Lust for adventure

The winter hiking trail in the vicinity of the mountain pass is located on the Jaunpass, also known as the jewel of Boltigen. On the prepared route measuring 7 km, 2 km are always illuminated until 11.00 p.m. Discover your spirit of adventure and immerse yourself in the mysterious winter world, where the fox and the hare wish each other good night.

Breathtaking panorama

A final step, a deep breath – done! You gaze wanders proudly over the overwhelming view that opens up before your eyes. The sun warms your face, the snow glistens like a carpet made of ice crystals – an image taken from a picture book. You stand there for minutes on end taking in the marvellous spectacle. Good, have you torn yourself away from your sofa – in any case it hasn’t done any harm to your sense of self-awareness!

Lenkerseeli und Wildstrubel
Lake Lenkerseeli and Wildstrubel