Overnight Hotel Steinbock
Activity overview
This family owned mountain hotel has been welcoming guests since 1914.
This hut is accessible by foot with a nice hike up the valley or by bus. The hotel has 45 beds in different standards of rooms and a restaurant serving traditional Swiss dishes.
Schedule
This is only a guide. Times might change according to the weather and the group’s ability.
Leave KISC at 14:00 and begin to walk up into the Gastern Valley. Take a short break at hotel Waldhaus before heading towards Hotel Steinbock. This will allow you enough time to arrive for dinner at the hut.
Day 1
14:00 | Leave KISC |
15:00 | Follow route 14 from Waldhus |
17:00 | Arrive at Hotel Steinbock in Selden |
Day 2
08:30 | Start hiking down to KISC |
10:00 | Go down from Waldhus to KISC |
11:00 | Arrive back at KISC |
Pricing
- Price adult: CHF 48.00 (CHF 53.00 Friday - Sunday)
- Price child: CHF 48.00 (CHF 53.00 Friday - Sunday)
Price includes: overnight at the hut, dinner and breakfast. Guest cancellation policy can be found here.
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
Extra equipment for overnight activities:
- Sheet sleeping bag liner (not a regular sleeping bag)
- Torch
Awards & Badges
You can get closer to achieving the following awards and badges, by completing this activity:
Activity
Season
Summer (Jun, Jul, Aug)
Guidance
Self-guided
Location
Kandersteg surroundings
Duration
Afternoon + Morning the next day
Difficulty
TSA Terrain level
0
Price adult
CHF 48.00
Price child
CHF 48.00
Programme theme
More adventure
Category
Hiking
Mountain huts
Suitability
Cubs
Scouts
Explorers
Rovers
Group size
1 - 18
Minimum age limit
from 10 years