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View of Gelmersee – Gelmerbahn loop from Guttannen

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View of Gelmersee – Gelmerbahn loop from Guttannen

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View of Gelmersee – Gelmerbahn loop from Guttannen

01:47

4.61km

130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 579 m for 3.83 km

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View of Gelmersee

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Super beautiful, idyllic mountain lake, accessible by train or via a somewhat challenging hiking trail.

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899 m

Natural rock arch on the Gelmersee Trail

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The trail leads through a natural rock gate.

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1.31 km

View of Lake Gelmer (Gelmersee)

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Beautiful mountain lake, surrounded by steep mountains. Beautiful circular walk. A ride on the Gelmerbahn is an experience.

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3.64 km

Narrow, rocky path above Lake Gelmersee

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4.43 km

A ride on the Gelmerbahn will definitely give you a good deal of thrills. Even though things are not as fast as on a roller coaster, the perspective is the same. After all, the Gelmerbahn with a maximum gradient of 106 percent is the steepest open funicular in Europe. In the past, construction material was transported here, today, as a hiker, you can shorten the ascent to the picturesque Gelmersee.

Opening times and ticket prices can be found at grimselwelt.ch/bahnen/gelmerbahn.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

225 m

Surfaces

2.91 km

1.43 km

217 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,890 m)

Lowest point (1,810 m)

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Sunday 23 August

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Comments

June 28, 2022,Gelmerseerunde

The tour is not strenuous, but requires a high level of concentration and surefootedness.
The journey takes place with the Gelmerbahn, reservation strongly recommended.

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August 23, 2022,Gelmersee

I think the pictures speak for themselves 😉

However, this is not for small children and heavy runners. The paths are mostly very steep and rocky.

A must for hikers 😉

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September 4, 2024,Wanderung um den Gelmersee🇨🇭

The hike started harmlessly, but was quite strenuous and risky. It was more like climbing than hiking, but we made it through without any accidents 🙈😅

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September 19, 2022,Runde um den Gelmersee

You go up with the Gelmerbahn, which you have to reserve in advance, as there are only 24 seats. It's just one train that goes up and down all the time - a ride takes 12 minutes. So you can only go up or down every 24 minutes.
At the top is the beautiful Gelmersee.
The round is difficult to …

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View of Gelmersee – Gelmerbahn loop from Guttannen

View of Gelmersee

Natural rock arch on the Gelmersee Trail

Rockfall at Gelmersee

View of Lake Gelmer (Gelmersee)

Narrow, rocky path above Lake Gelmersee

Gelmerbahn

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