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OPENING HOURS LENK-SIMMENTAL TOURISM, TOURIST OFFICE JAUNPASS TOURIST CENTER LENK* AT BERG-SHOP Rawilstrasse 3, 3775 Lenk, +41 33 736 35 35 Jaunpass, 3766 Boltigen, +41 33 773 63 33 Mai to October 2021 5 April 2021 to 27 June 2021 Daily, 8.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m. Mon.–Fri. 8.30 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.30 p.m. Sat. 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–5.00 p.m. TOURIST OFFICE OBERWIL* SUMMER EXPERIENCES Sunday closed Camping Arnist, 3765 Oberwil, SOMMERERLEBNISSEDISCOVER MORE IN SUMMER 2021 28 June 2021 bis 24 October 2021 +41 33 783 10 90 Mon.–Fri. 8.30 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.30 p.m. Tue.–Sat. 9.00–10.30 a.m., 5.00–6.30 p.m. MEHR ENTDECKEN IM SOMMER 2021 Sat. 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.00 p.m. Sun. 9.00 a.m.–6.30 p.m. Sun. 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.00 p.m. 25 October 2021 bis 12 December 2021 TOURIST OFFICE Mon.–Fri. 8.30 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.30 p.m. WEISSENBURG-DÄRSTETTEN* Sat. 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.00 p.m. Gemeindeverwaltung, 3763 Därstetten, Sunday closed +41 33 783 11 73 Mon., Wed. und Thu. TOURIST OFFICE ST. STEPHAN 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–4.30 p.m. Gemeindeverwaltung, Lenkstrasse 80, Tue. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–6.00 p.m. 3772 St. Stephan, +41 33 722 70 80 Fri. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon Mon.–Fri. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–5.00 p.m. Closed on public holidays TOURIST OFFICE ERLENBACH* c/o. Stockhornbahn, 3762 Erlenbach, TOURIST OFFICE BOLTIGEN-JAUNPASS* +41 33 681 21 81 Reidenbach 296, 3766 Boltigen, +41 33 773 69 19 Mon.–Sun. 7.30 a.m.–6.00 p.m. Tue., Thu. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon Fri. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.30 p.m. Sat. 8.00 a.m.–1.00 p.m. * opening hours may vary on public holidays EXPERIENCE GUIDE: @lenksimmentaltourismus LENK • ST. STEPHAN • BOLTIGEN-JAUNPASS • OBERWIL #lenksimmental #alpkultur #länkdänk WEISSENBURG-DÄRSTETTEN • ERLENBACH-STOCKHORN WELCOME! CONTENT «SCHÖE BISCH DA» CERTIFIED! 4 In summer, the Simmental becomes a valley of water with impressive waterfalls. The source of the Simme at Lenk, the «Sibe Brünne» 6 TOP 10 or Iffigfall waterfall, Hinterstockensee lake on the Stockhorn or Walopsee lake in Boltigen are all natural beauties. SUMMER EXPERIENCES 12 The green valley offers many easy walks and challenging mountain Tour suggestions 13 tours. Modern cable cars take hikers, bikers or paragliders up the Simmental 14 mountain. Alpine and mountain farming characterise the valley, Lenk 20 Restaurant pass 33 whose inhabitants are proud of their traditions and origins. Agritourism farms 36 This is celebrated through AlpKultur®. St. Stephan 44 Boltigen-Jaunpass 50 The Simmental is an authentic and family-friendly holiday destination Oberwil 54 Weissenburg-Därstetten 56 with accommodation ranging from campsite to 5* superior hotel, Erlenbach 58 the Lenkerhof gourmet spa resort with a history spanning more than Zweisimmen & 62 350 years. The former spa was and continues to be one of the most Gstaad-Saanenland important sources of sulphur in the Alps. The valley is also famous as the place of origin of the Simmental cow, which can now be found chewing the cud all over the world. 64 EVENTS The staff at the tourist offices will be delighted to advise you and give you tips on where you can experience the summer experience you 66 CABLE CARS have always dreamt of. LENK-SIMMENTAL TOURISM SIMMENTAL CARD 67 2 3 CERTIFIED! You can find out more about certifications, useful addresses and valuable information in our brochure «Sleep, eat & more». Y CHE I T C L K ns A en Sie u U Sag Q L einun A Ihre M g! S T I M M E N Added value for hotel guests With the SIMMENTAL CARD Feedback from guests at at Lenk. Guests who stay at (guest card), public transport www.quality-check.ch least one night in a hotel can in the Simmental and Saanen- enables us to improve the use the cable cars at Lenk land is included from 1.6 - quality of our services and free of charge. 31.10.2021. Information on the offers. The data is evaluated Participating hotels: included public transport lines every six months. www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch/ at www.simmentalcard.ch inklusive The highest award in qua- The holiday resort Lenk The stars displayed by holi- lity management! We are is certified as a «Family day homes and guest rooms! the proud holders of this Destina tion». Great emp- The quality label «Apartment distinction! It singles out hasis on family friendliness Holiday Comfort» classifies companies that continuously is also placed in all other these types of accommoda- strive to maintain high quali- villages of the destination tion with up to five stars. ty standards. Lenk-Simmental! ALP HUT 4 5 TOP 10 8 Thunersee Morgeten Stockhorn Thun NOT TO BE MISSED! 7 DÄRSTETTEN Spiez OBERWIL 1 Iffigenalp Interlaken 6 WEISSENBURG ERLENBACHNaturpark Diemtigtal Rawilpass 2 BOLTIGEN Rossberg Jaunpass 3 Seeberg 4 Sparenmoos ZWEISIMMEN Siebenbrunnen Fromatt Gryden Rinderberg 5 Gstaad ST. STEPHAN 5 Laubbärgli Rüwlise Fermel Valley 6 Bühlberg Bäderhorn Hahnenmoos 7 Betelberg LENK Metschstand 8 4 10 Simmenfälle Leiternweide suspension bridge Stockhorn 3 Siebenbrünnen Iffigenalp 9 AlpKultur® products 2 1 10 SAC huts 6 7 RAWILPASS IFFIGENALP SIEBENBRÜNNEN GRYDEN FERMELTAL BÄDERHORN Until the end of the 18th This wildly romantic high- After an hour‘s hike, you The crater-like, bizarre The sparsely populated The lone peak above the century trade in Simmental altitude valley is located can see the fan of water rocky landscape fascinates Fermel is an idyllic, Jaun Pass with its magnifi- cheese, cattle, wine and salt in the nature reserve area from afar - the source of the not only geologists and secluded high valley and is cent 360° panorama. was conducted via the mule Gelten-Iffigen. Simme. biologists but anyone who highly recommended for track between the cantons enjoys contemplating uni- anyone interested in The breathtaking view from of Bern and Valais. Here you‘ll find grazing The spring gushes out of que landscapes. untamed nature. the Bäderhorn includes the herds of cows and cattle, seven crevices in the limes- Mont Blanc, the Gastlosen, Today, beautiful mountain pretty alpine flowers and tone wall, which is about 30 The enchanting landscape Here, scree slopes and the Wildstrubel massif, the trails lead over the Rawil shy mountain animals. m wide. Hence the name can be admired from all rugged, fascinating rock Balmhorn and the Finste- Pass towards the Rawil- Visitors are invited to sample „Sibe Brünne“ or „Seven sides during the 2.5-hour faces, the Spillgerte and the raarhorn, among others. The seeleni, the highest seas the regional cuisine at the Fountains“. The perfect high-altitude circular hike. Rote Fluh, rise above the view of the entire Simmental in the Simmental, to the restaurant «Berghaus Iffi- place for a picnic and to cool protective mountain forest. is also gigantic. The hike is Wildstrubelhütte or across genalp» situated next to the your feet in the fresh spring Their dripping holes are also suitable for children who the cantonal border into the splashing creek Iffigbach. water. enjoyed by climbers. are already sure-footed. Valais. The Mieschflue, accessible via a hiking route, offers the most stunning view. 8 9 ® LEITERNWEIDE STOCKHORN SAC HUTS ALPKULTUR SUSPENSION You can take a cable car Is there anything better PRODUCTS to reach the striking peak during or after a hike than BRIDGE of the Stockhorn at 2‘190 m enjoying a panoramic view In the Simmental there above sea level. on the terrace of a mountain are many high-quality, Test your nerves on the hut, sipping a drink and local products. 111-metre-long bridge On a clear day, you can see enjoying some homemade suspended 111 m above the 200 peaks – from the Titlis to food? They all bear the label Alp- creek Morgetebach. the Moléson. The panoramic Kultur®. Choose your favourite platform offers you a view If you then decide to stay from a variety of products When you walk over the far down and right across overnight in the hut, ranging from cheese, bridge, you will almost cer- Lake Thun, the Mittelland, you can be sure of another yoghurt, ice cream, syrup, tainly do so with your heart the Jura and the Alsace to memorable experience in tea, herb blends, chocolate in your mouth. The path the Black Forest. Further the mountains. made with mountain herbs, continues over the steps of down, there are hiking trails meat products from the the «Leiternweg» down to skirting the perimeter of Simmental cow or Simmental the ruins of the Weissenburg two idyllic mountain lakes, beer. Bad bathhouse. which are also popular with fishers. 10 11 SUMMER EXPERIENCES TOUR SUGGESTIONS AND PLANNING This guide shows you what there is to discover in the Simmental. To help you on your way to your next experience, they are classified per village. In the chapter «Simmental» you can discover all the activities you can enjoy throughout the Simmental, such as hiking and cycling. You can find more information about events and experiences in the Simmental online. We‘ll help you to find and plan your perfect tour. www.lenk-simmental.ch At www.lenk-simmental.ch/en/tour-planner you‘ll find amongst other things hiking, biking, cycling and trail running tours throughout the Simmental and the neighbouring valleys.