Steinbock Hotel, Swiss, Gasterntal

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 

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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

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