Blausee Hike
Activity overview
Blausee is a small blue lake surrounded by idyllic woods. This relaxing walk takes you along well-marked, good quality footpaths along the bank of the river Kander and is a suitable hike for all ages.
At the lake, you can visit the Trout farm, take a boat ride on the crystal clear waters, or enjoy the BBQ areas available for you to use.
Schedule
Times might change according to the weather and the group’s ability. There is an option to get the bus to/from Kandersteg train station directly to Blausee.
| Start your hike following the river towards Kandersteg Village | 08:30 |
| Arrive at Hoh viewpoint | 09:30 |
| Follow the Kander river again signposted Blausee | 09:45 |
| Descend from Buel through the woods | 10:00 |
| Arrive at Blausee | 10:30 |
| Start hiking back to KISC | 11:00 |
| Arrive back at KISC | 13:00 |
Pricing
Bus Kandersteg - Blausee:
- Price adult: CHF 6.80 (single ticket)
- Price child (6-15): CHF 3,40 (single ticket)
Entrance fee to Blausee: 1CHF per person payable at KISC reception (with group ticket). The group ticket can be borrowed from reception and has a deposit of 50CHF.
Important information
- You need to fill in the route card at reception, before your departure.
- Please check at reception for the route conditions as they are reviewed regularly.
- Leaflets containing more information on the exact route can be found in reception.
Equipment
- Rucksack - 20 to 40 litres
- Hiking boots with ankle support (no trainers)
- Waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers
- Warm clothing - long trousers, fleece, warm hat and gloves (no jeans)
- Sun protection - sun cream, sunglasses, sun hat
- Water bottle - 2 litres
- Food - packed lunch and snacks
- Personal medication (asthma inhalers, etc.)
- Pocket money (optional)
- First aid kit
- Hiking map, compass and whistle
- Mobile phone
Awards & Badges
You can get closer to achieving the following awards and badges, by completing this activity:
Go Eco!
This hike can be even more enjoyable when learning about the environment around you. The self-guided booklet below can help you explore Blausee and the Alps the eco way.
Attachments
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 Blausee Eco Hike | 4.26 MB |
Activity
Season
Autumn (Sep, Oct, Nov)
Spring (Mar, Apr, May)
Summer (Jun, Jul, Aug)
Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb)
Guidance
Self-guided
Location
Kandersteg surroundings
Duration
2 hours from Kandersteg (one way)
Difficulty
TSA Terrain level
0
Price adult
CHF 1.00
Price child
CHF 1.00
Programme theme
Eco Adventure
Category
Attractions & city breaks
Hiking
Tickets
Winter activities
Suitability
Cubs
Scouts
Explorers
Rovers
Group size
no limit
Minimum age limit
from 8 years
