Öschinensee, Kandersteg

Fründenschnur mit Zürcherschnyda

K41 Jun – 31 Oct
Duration
2 h 30 min – 3 h
Ascent
+1'132 m
Descent −682 m
Length
10.3 km
Highest point
2'560 m a.s.l.
Approach30 min
Via ferrata1 h 30 min – 2 h
Return30 min
Season1 Jun – 31 Oct

<strong>Fründenschnur mit Zürcherschnyda</strong> is a varied high-alpine route above Oeschinensee, best suited to sure-footed hikers who are comfortable with exposed terrain. The approach follows the hut path first and then leaves the standard line for a more adventurous variant with short climbing sections and airy traverses. Depending on your confidence and conditions, the route is usually described as demanding rather than technical, but it does call for careful movement, good weather, and a head for heights. Helm and via ferrata set are sensible precautions, and early-season snow or wet rock can make the line feel much more serious.

Nearby

Public transport

  • Oeschinen (Bergstation)Lift stationon the route

Inns

  • Restaurant Bergstübli1'683 m a.s.l.8 m away
  • Fründenhütte SAC2'560 m a.s.l.13 m away
  • Restaurant zur Sennhütte1'658 m a.s.l.22 m away

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