SUMMER EXPERIENCES DISCOVER MORE IN SUMMER 2019

EXPERIENCE GUIDE: LENK • ST. STEPHAN • -JAUNPASS • OBERWIL WEISSENBURG-DÄRSTETTEN • ERLENBACH-STOCKHORN WELCOME!

«SCHÖE BISCH DA»

In summer, the becomes a valley of water with impressive waterfalls. The source of the at Lenk, the «Sibe Brünne» or Iffigfall waterfall, Hinterstockensee lake on the Stockhorn or Walopsee lake in Boltigen are all natural beauties. The green valley offers many easy walks and challenging mountain tours. Modern cable cars take hikers, bikers or paragliders up the mountain. Alpine and mountain farming characterise the valley, whose inhabitants are proud of their traditions and origins. This is celebrated through AlpKultur®.

Lenk is an authentic and family-friendly holiday resort with accomodation ranging from a campsite to a 5* superior hotel, the Lenkerhof gourmet spa resort with a history spanning more than 350 years. The former spa was and continues to be one of the most important sources of sulphur in the . 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.

The staff at the tourist offices will be happy to advise you and give you tips on where you can live the summer experience you have always dreamt of.

LENK-SIMMENTAL TOURISM

2 CONTENT

CERTIFIED! 4 6 TOP 10 SUMMER EXPERIENCES 12 Tour suggestions 13 Simmental 14 Lenk 20 Restaurant pass 31 Agritourism farms 34 St. Stephan 42 Boltigen-Jaunpass 46 Oberwil 50 Weissenburg-Därstetten 52 Erlenbach 54 & -Saanenland 58

EVENTS60

62 CABLE CARS

SIMMENTAL CARD 63

64 BUS TIMETABLE

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! INCL. S T I M M E N

Added value for hotel guests All buses at Lenk are free Feedback from guests at at Lenk. Guests who stay at of charge by presenting the www.quality-check.ch least one night in a hotel can SIMMENTAL CARD (guest enables us to improve the use the cable cars at Lenk card). quality of our services and free of charge. Don‘t forget: When you’re offers. The data is evaluated Participating hotels: travelling around all you every six months. www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch/ have to do is to show your inklusive SIMMENTAL CARD.

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 Destina­tion». 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!

4 ALP HUT

5 TOP 10 Thunersee Morgeten Stockhorn

Thun NOT TO BE MISSED! DÄRSTETTEN OBERWIL 1 Iffigenalp Interlaken WEISSENBURG ERLENBACHNaturpark Diemtigtal

Rawilpass 2 BOLTIGEN Rossberg Jaunpass

3 Seeberg 4 Sparenmoos ZWEISIMMEN Siebenbrünnen Fromatt Gryden Rinderberg 5 Gstaad ST. STEPHAN Laubbärgli Rüwlise Fermel Valley 6 Bühlberg Bäderalp Hahnenmoos 7 Betelberg LENK Metschstand 8 10 Simmenfälle Leiternweide suspension bridge Stockhorn Siebenbrünnen

Iffigenalp 9 AlpKultur® products

10 SAC huts 6 8 Thunersee Morgeten Stockhorn 7 DÄRSTETTEN Spiez

OBERWIL Interlaken

6 WEISSENBURG ERLENBACHNaturpark Diemtigtal

BOLTIGEN Rossberg Jaunpass

Seeberg Sparenmoos ZWEISIMMEN Fromatt

Rinderberg Gstaad ST. STEPHAN 5

Laubbärgli Rüwlise Bühlberg

Hahnenmoos Betelberg LENK Metschstand 4 10 Simmenfälle

3 Siebenbrünnen 2 Iffigenalp 1

7 RAWILPASS IFFIGENALP SIEBENBRÜNNEN

Until the end of the 18th This wildly romantic high- After a one-hour hike you century trade in Simmental altitude valley is located can see the waterfall spread cheese, cattle, wine and salt in the nature reserve area out like a fan in the distance was conducted via the mule Gelten-Iffigen. – the source of the Simme. track between the cantons of and . Here you‘ll find grazing The spring gushes from se- herds of cows and cattle, ven crevasses in the limesto- Today, beautiful mountain pretty alpine flowers and shy ne wall measuring approx. hiking trails lead over the mountain animals. Visitors 30 m, hence the name Sibe Rawilpass towards the hig- are invited to sample the re- Brünne or Sieben­brunnen hest lake in the valley, gional cuisine at the restau- (Seven Springs). The perfect Rawilseeleni, the Wildstru- rant «Berghaus Iffigenalp» place for a picnic and for bel hut or across the can- situated next to the babbling refreshing your feet in the tonal border into the canton creek Iffigbach. fresh spring water. of Valais.

8 GRYDEN FERMEL VALLEY BÄDERALP

The crater-like, bizarre The sparsely populated On the Bäderalp on the rocky landscape fascinates Fermel is an idyllic, Jaunpass, alpine farming not only geologists and secluded high valley and is is combined with rustic biologists but anyone who highly recommended for agritourism. enjoys contemplating uni- anyone interested in que landscapes. untamed nature. In the cheese cellar, homemade creations made The enchanting landscape Here, scree slopes and from award-winning cow‘s can be admired from all rugged, fascinating rock and goat‘s milk are stored. sides during the 2.5-hour faces, the Spillgerte and the Sleep on straw, relax in the high-altitude circular hike. Rote Fluh, rise above the wood-fired hot pot and enjoy protective mountain forest. delicious meringues from Their dripping holes are the sun oven. enjoyed by climbers. The Mieschflue, accessible via a hiking route, offers the most stunning view.

9 LEITERNWEIDE STOCKHORN SAC HUTS

SUSPENSION You can take a cable car Is there anything better to reach the striking peak during or after a hike than BRIDGE of the Stockhorn at 2‘190 m enjoying a panoramic view above sea level. on the terrace of a mountain Test your nerves on the hut, sipping a drink and 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? creek Buuschebach. the Moléson. The panoramic platform offers you a view If you then decide to stay When you walk over the far down and right across overnight in the hut, bridge, you will almost cer- , the Mittelland, you can be sure of another tainly do so with your heart the Jura and the Alsace to memorable experience in in your mouth. The path the Black Forest. Further the mountains. continues over the steps of down, there are hiking trails the «Leiternweg» down to skirting the perimeter of the ruins of the Weissenburg two idyllic mountain lakes, Bad bathhouse. which are also popular with fishers.

10 ® ALPKULTUR PRODUCTS

In the Simmental there are many high-quality, local products.

They all bear the label AlpKultur®. Choose your favourite from a variety of products ranging from chee- se, yoghurt, ice cream, syrup, tea, herb blends, chocolate made with mountain herbs, meat products from the Simmental cow or Simmen- tal beer.

ALP HUT LANGERMATTE

11 SUMMER EXPERIENCES

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.

www.lenk-simmental.ch

12 TOUR SUGGESTIONS AND PLANNING

We‘ll help you to find and plan your perfect tour.

At www.lenk-simmental.ch/en/tour-planner you‘ll find hiking, biking, cycling and trail running tours throughout the Simmental and the neighbouring valleys. All the tours are accompanied by a route description, the degree of difficulty, photos, an elevation profile and a map.

Print a detailed map and description of the tour before you set out or download the geodata (GPX or KML).

13 SIMMENTAL

THE LANDSCAPE IS GENTLE, THE VALLEY FLOOR IS FLAT AND THE MOUNTAIN TERRACES ARE ALWAYS SUNNY

14 HIKING

The Simmental has hiking trails catering to every taste. The flat valley floor is ideal for extensive walks and is also the starting point for more demanding mountain hikes. With over 627 km of signposted hiking trails from Lenk to the Stock- horn, guests will be spoilt for choice. The options range from walking paths, hiking trails and circu- lar hikes to multi-day hikes. The well-maintained paths enable hikes right up to the vicinity of the glacier (Plaine Morte).

THEMATIC HIKES AND EXCURSIONS Thematic hikes and excursions are listed in this brochure per village.

PANORAMA AND HIKING MAPS Panorama and hiking maps with tips and recom- mendations are available separately.

HIKING AND MOUNTAIN GUIDES Hiking and mountain guides help ensure that hikes through the mountains are safe and stimulating. Contact details for guides can be found at www.lenk-simmental.ch/en/hiking-mountain-guides

15 ALPNESSTRAIL The AlpnessTrail enables those who are fond of long hikes to enjoy a circular trail featuring 13 stages passing through the Saanenland and Obersimmental Alps. Untouched nature, encounters with both people and animals, rushing or still waters, history and folklore, alpine flora, traditions and simple mountain-cuisine are the ele- ments of an even more intensive outdoor experien- ce that will help you take things at a slower pace. www.alpnesstrail.ch

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Morgeten S Stockhorn Thunersee ALPKULTUR O 18 R 21 Thun Q 19 Spiez DÄRSTETTEN OBERWIL RESTAURANT PASS ERLENBACH 17 N WEISSENBURG Naturpark BOLTIGEN Diemtigtal Go to the middle of this brochure. 20 P Rossberg Jaunpass You can find details of the restaurant pass there. Seeberg M 14 12 Sparenmoos If you visit at least eight of the 19 alpine restaurants

16 ZWEISIMMEN L 15 listed this summer and mark your pass upon every K 13 Fromatt

Rinderberg consumption – like on an orientation trail – you‘ll Gstaad ST. STEPHAN 10 receive a new AlpKultur® SIGG bottle at the end of 9 Laubbärgli Rüwlise 8 11 J Bühlberg the season. I A 7 H Hahnenmoos Betelberg LENK 5 10 G Metschstand Simmenfälle 6 4 3 E 1 Siebenbrünnen 2 F B Iffigenalp

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® A AlpKultur restaurant pass 2 Agritourism farm Cable car

Train RESTAURANT PASS Road

16 CYCLING, MOUNTAIN BIKE, E-BIKE, RACING BIKE

The topography of the Simmental can be charac- terised as hilly to high alpine and offers various routes for cyclers and mountain bikers.

CYCLING ROUTES • Simmenfälle–Lenk, 5 km, the route is flat, suitable for families • Lenk–Zweisimmen, 13 km, the route is flat, suitable for families • Zweisimmen–Boltigen–, 32 km • Zweisimmen–Gstaad, 13 km

MORE ROUTES Tour recommendations online and for printing: www.lenk-simmental.ch/en/tour-planner

MAPS Different topographic maps can be purchased at the Tourist Center Lenk.

BIKE TRANSPORT BY LENK BERGBAHNEN • Day pass Lenk Bergbahnen: CHF 5.– • Day pass Lenk Bergbahnen incl. Bergbahnen : CHF 10.–* * Valid on the following transport systems: • Season pass for the bike transport Lenk Bergbah- cable car Betelberg, cable car Stand-Xpress, nen incl. Bergbahnen Adelboden: CHF 60.–* combi cable car Geils–Hahnenmoos, cable car Oey–Sillerenbühl and Dorfbahn. BIKE TRANSPORT BY TRAIN More information: www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch/sommer/ Cycle day pass for CHF 14.– per day! If the distance bikevergnuegen is short (less than CHF 14.–) half price with half- fare or general SBB travel card, otherwise the full fare is payable. Lenk train station, +41 33 733 13 55, [email protected], www.mob.ch

17 PUMP TRACK LENK A circular track with waves and banked curves, which can be ridden on a bicycle, miniscooter, skateboard or inline skates. The mobile pump track Lenk is located at the Sportanlage TEC and has the same opening hours as the TEC.

PUMP TRACK ZWEISIMMEN The asphalted pump track measuring some 1‘400 m2 in Zweisimmen can be found next to the school.

FAMILY BICYCLE Explore Lenk on four wheels. There is place for four pedallers and two children. The roof provides protection against heat and rain. Reservation: Sportanlage TEC, +41 33 733 22 04 and Hotel Krone, +41 33 736 33 44

SPECIALIST SHOPS, EQUIPMENT, GUIDES, COURSES

Bergluft Sport, Lenk Bike specialist shop offering personal advice • +41 33 733 08 88, www.bergluft-sport.ch mountain bikes, e-bikes, bicycles, racing bikes • Clothes, biking technique lessons, various accessories, clothes, outdoor equipment • single trail tours and «Bike Treff Lenk» spare parts warehouse, repairs, service • bike INTERSPORT Troxler, Lenk rental, child carrier and accessories +41 33 733 26 22, www.troxler-lenk.ch Trailstar MTB-Guiding & Training, Lenk «Rent a Bike» station • guided bike Daniela Michel & Niklaus Mösle, tours, biking technique lessons, r­ ental +41 79 746 95 53, www.trailstar.ch Lenk Sport & Events, Lenk E-bike/biking technique lessons and single ­trail tours +41 33 733 26 23, Velowerkstatt Markus Heimberg, Oberwil www.lenksportundevents.ch +41 33 783 18 19, www.markusheimberg.ch Guided bike tours on request Official BIANCHI dealer Sputnik Bikeshop, Lenk & Zweisimmen, +41 33 733 34 24 (Lenk), +41 33 722 32 55 (Zweisimmen), www.sputnik-bikeshop.ch

18 FIREPLACE Located at lovely sites, ideal for relaxing and bar- becuing. A detailed list with all the fireplaces in the Simmental is available at the Tourist Center Lenk.

CHURCHES Impressive churches with fascinating histories can be found throughout Simmental and are open for visits.

Church guides and bell ringing: The high-quality brochure «Kirchen vom Simmental, Diemtigtal, Saanenland, Jauntal und Pays-d’Enhaut» (only available in German and French) guides you through the churches with text and images. The locations are marked on a map.

The brochure can be purchased for CHF 5.– at the Tourist Center Lenk and the tourist office Boltigen-Jaunpass.

OBERSIMMENTAL AND SIMMENTAL HOME TRAIL Admire the high standard of craftsmanship and magnificent facade painting on the Simmental houses and learn about the distinctive features of this building culture. Obersimmental home trail: Boltigen–Lenk Simmental home trail: Wimmis–Boltigen www.hauswege.ch

19 LENK

PROBABLY THE LOVELIEST VALLEY END IN THE ALPS

20 ALP EXPERIENCE BETELBERG

Lenk Bergbahnen +41 33 736 30 30, www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch

ALP DESCENT TROTTI-BIKE 9-km-long descent by trotti-bike starting from Leiterli via ­Pöschenried to Lenk. Trotti-bike rental at Leiterli mountain station, return by 5.00 p.m. at INTERSPORT Troxler (Betelberg valley station). Minimum age 12 years (without adult supervision 16 years).

ALPINE FLOWER TRAIL BETELBERG No plants are sown or planted on the alpine flower trail on the Betelberg. The only gardener here is Mother Nature! Up to 70 alpine flowers can be found on the 1.6-km-long circular trail, marked with signs to facilitate recognition of well-known and less well-known flowers. This summer, Margrit Dubi will guide you on four different dates through the alpine flower trail.

PLAY AT THE ALPINE SOUNDSCAPES LEITERLI Anyone keen to show off their musical skills can visit the alpine soundscapes, situated just 5 minu- tes from Leiterli mountain station. This attraction consists of different utensils that are typical of life in the Alps. Make music by playing the drums on upturned milk cans. A bell pyramid and a real alpine horn also provide inspiration for budding composers. The elements of the alpine soundsca- pes are cleverly matched to one another in such a way that visitors end up producing a sonorous melody in no time at all, no matter whether they are played together or one after the other – a real alpine band.

21 ALPINE CIRCULAR TRAIL LEITERLI A simple circular trail with fantastic views of the most beautiful valley end of the Alps. You‘ll find an interesting mix of information and learning stations along the trail, enabling you to find out more about AlpKultur® and the geology and history of Lenk.

DETECTIVE TRAIL BETELBERG This one-hour circular hike includes several puzzles on a treasure map (German and French) that have to be solved. At the end of the trail the budding detectives find a treasure chest, where the solution code has to be inputted in order to obtain a reward in the form of a present.

GONDOLA RIDE EXPERIENCE WITH MONA, FLÖCKLI AND MORITZ During the journey on the Betelberg gondola, Mona the cow, Flöckli the goat and Moritz the marmot will delight you as they describe their lives in the Alps in local dialect or French. Young and old alike will be enthralled by the stories recounted by Mona, Flöckli and Moritz during the ride up to the Leiterli and back down to the valley.

WOODEN MODEL COWS Find out everything you ever wanted to know about cows. Each wooden cow reveals something different. These model animals can be found at the Betelberg valley station and at the Leiterli moun- tain station.

22 LYNX TRAIL BETELBERG Open your eyes and ears! A number of lifelike lynx figures are hidden in the terrain. At one of the sta- tions, visitors are invited to identify animal sounds. Apart from a wealth of information there are also lots of things to experience on this trail. Age: 8–14 years. Leiterli mountain station– Restaurant Wallegg, 4 km, 2.5 hours.

MARMOT TRAIL BETELBERG Discover the life of marmots. The trail starts at a marmot cave, where you enter the realm of this fascinating rodent. Entertaining and exciting games stations such as the balance bridge or the tyrolienne allow visitors to experience the life of a marmot close at hand. Age: 5–10 years. Leiterli mountain station–Stoss middle station, 3 km, 1.5 hours.

SPECIAL EXPERIENCES

ADVENTURE PARK RUFELI You’ll be dizzy with joy! Experience a special adventure in a group in the middle of the beautiful natural surroundings of Lenk. Via ferrata, tyro- lienne, rope bridge and a 40-metre abseiling point – these are the keywords.

When: Every Friday morning (or on request with several days‘ notice)

Reservation: By 4 p.m. the day before at Lenk Sport & Events AG +41 33 733 26 23 [email protected] www.lenksportundevents.ch

23 ALPCATCHING LENK An entertaining paperchase for the entire family, groups and school classes. Get to know local products and interesting places at Lenk in a playful manner. Search for the right place and the right answers using the hints provided. Tourist Center Lenk, +41 33 736 35 35

ALPINE CHEESE FACTORY, ALP SEEWLEN Watch the alpine family Klopfenstein in their chee- se factory and indulge in the glorious fragrance of their cheese creations. Enjoy some bread and cheese and visit their cheese cellar.

Dates: Thursday, mid-June until the beginning of September. Transfer and location: 8.25 a.m. Lenk train station, bus to Laubbärgli. Then a walk lasting between 10 and 50 minutes to the Alp Seew- len (depending on Stafel).

Price: CHF 18.– per person, children pay half, free of charge up to the age of 6. Bus to Laubbärgli not included in the price.

Information and reservation: By 4.30 p.m. the day before at Tourist Center Lenk, +41 33 736 35 35

Note: Groups and school classes are welcome on other weekdays. At least one week in advance for organisation.

ALPKULTUR® PLAY AREA LENKERSEELI In an area measuring 7‘000 m2, Alpine culture can be experienced close at hand down in the valley. The play area features an alpine hut and various attractions for the young constructed using natural materials. A kiosk and fireplaces for visitors to catch a bite and the Strubeli miniature railway taking young guests on a circuit. Fun for the whole family. The area is wheelchair-accessible.

24 BATHING AND WELLNESS

Wallbach Bad Lenk – Erlebnisbad & Spa +41 33 733 19 01, www.wallbachbad.ch

INDOOR SWIMMING POOL 25-m indoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tub 34°C, a kids pool with lots of toys, 80-m-slide. Shower wheelchair and mobile ramps for easier access.

OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL Two 50-m swimming lanes, three 25-m swimming lanes, Aquatrack events module, big non-swimmer area featuring a waterfall, fountains, children‘s slide, a crocodile and a toddler‘s pool with several springs and a slide. Table tennis and lawn for sunbathing.

WELLNESS Saunas, a «Chupferchessi» bucket with ice cold water for cooling down and a silence room with a terrace.

BISTRO Bistro also open to non-visitors. Opening hours the same as the Wallbach Bad Lenk – Erlebnisbad & Spa.

25 LENKERHOF GOURMET SPA RESORT Outdoor sulphur pool, indoor pool and sauna area with 7 sauna units. Massage, cosmetics, solarium and fitness are also offered. Single entrance ticket for day guests. Lenkerhof gourmet spa resort, +41 33 736 36 46, www.lenkerhof.ch

HOTEL SIMMENHOF Small but comprehensive package of bathing and wellness services. Single entrance ticket for day guests. Hotel Simmenhof, +41 33 736 34 34, www.simmenhof.ch

OVERVIEW OF OFFERS Outdoor pool bath Steam grotto Ice Indoor pool Cosmetics Massage Sauna (Finnish) Sauna (herbs/bio) Solarium Whirlpool

Lenkerhof gourmet spa resort

Hotel Simmenhof

Wallbach Bad Lenk – Erlebnisbad & Spa

26 BEACH VOLLEYBALL Transport yourself to a sunny Californian beach in the mountains by playing beach volleyball. KUSPO, Lenk, +41 33 733 28 23 (on request)

LENK LIBRARY Books, audiobooks and movies can be borrowed. Monday + Friday: 2.00–5.30 p.m. Saturday: 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon Lenk Library, school building, +41 33 733 02 55

BOULDERSCHÜÜR Bouldering means rope-free climbing at jumping height. The BoulderSchüür offers 270 m2 of walls for beginners and more experienced boulderers keen to test their skills. The BoulderSchüür is not supervised. You gain access by inputting a code ob- tained on the website. There is no rental of equip- ment at the site, but you can rent equipment at INTERSPORT Troxler, Strubel Sport or Lenk Sport & Events. Old climbing finches are available in the BoulderSchüür and can be used free of charge. www.boulderschuer.ch

BREWERY «SIMMENTALER BIER» «Simmentaler Bier» – brewed like in the olden days: Get an insight into the art of hand-brewed beer. You can also enjoy «Simmentaler Bier» and learn more about the basics of the brewing process. Find out about the various types of beer during a beer tasting. Simmentaler Braumanufaktur GmbH, (new address from May 2019: Gutenbrunnenstr. 35), +41 33 511 11 30, www.simmentalerbier.ch

27 EXCURSION – VIEWS AND ARCHITECTURE Village excursion at Lenk with hiking guide Daniela Niederhauser. The architect and Feng­Shui consultant has interesting background knowledge on Simmental architecture past and present and future. In the course of discussions you will get to grips with the following topics: «How do our daily needs influence architecture and the appearance of landscape» and «Which values remain un- changed during the ongoing development of new technologies».

Dates: Tuesday: 8 October (for families with chil- dren) and 15 October (for adults and adolescents). Route: Tourist Center Lenk–Brand–Lenkerhof– Tourist Center Lenk. Meeting point: 10.00 a.m. or 1.30 p.m., Tourist Center Lenk. Half-day excursion, which the hiking time is 1.5 hours. Guest aperitif in the afternoon at Tourist Center Lenk.

Price: CHF 25.– per person, accompanied children free of charge. Lecture and individual programme on request.

Information and reservation by the day before: Daniela Niederhauser, certified architect and certified hiking guide, Jaunpass, Boltigen, +41 79 376 21 79, [email protected], www.architekturundwandern.ch

FISHING Cast your fishing rod and wait patiently for that big catch. Daily, weekly, monthly and annual licences for the Simme can be obtained at the Tourist Center Lenk. A daily fishing licence for the Iffigsee lake at 2‘065 m a. s. l. can be obtained at Berghaus Iffigenalp, +41 33 733 13 33.

28 FONDUEKUTSCHE Enjoy the enchanting surroundings at Lenk while eating a Lenk fondue in a horse-drawn carriage. Hotel Simmenhof +41 33 736 34 34, [email protected], www.simmenhof.ch

PARAGLIDING Lift off and enjoy the beautiful valley end of Lenk from above. Paragliding passenger flights: Human beings have always dreamt of flying – experienced pilots can help you take a step closer to fulfilling this whish. Paragliding Lenk, +41 33 736 32 45, www.paragliding-lenk.ch

PLAYING SKITTLES There are two great skittle alleys in the Löwen- zentrum at Lenk where you can enjoy a game of skittles. The «Kegelbahn Löwen» can be reserved. ­Löwenzentrum, +41 78 818 73 88, www.emk-lenk.ch/de/kegelbahn.html

DAY NURSERY – BABYSITTING Hotel Krone – KidsClub. On request, +41 33 736 33 44 Babysitter-agency: Anita Kuhnen, +41 79 736 20 20, [email protected]

29 DISCLAIMER Any use of photos without the permission of the author or copyright holder is prohibited.

Concept: Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG Cover photo: Patrick Aegerter Design: Blitz & Donner AG Print: Kopp Druck + Grafik AG Edition: April 2019 30 ® ALPKULTUR RESTAURANT PASS

If you visit 8 of the 19 alpine restaurants before the autumn 2019 you can obtain a 1-litre SIGG drinking bottle featuring the Alp- Kultur® design from the Tourist Center Lenk, the tourist office St. Stephan or the tourist office Boltigen-Jaunpass.

This is how it works: Show your restaurant pass at every consumption and have it clipped in the same way as for the orientation trail. The restaurant pass is personal and non-transferable. Please fill out the infor- mation below. Please take note the opening hours of the alpine restaurants.

YES PLEASE, I WANT ONE OF THESE BOTTLES! The black 1-litre SIGG drinking bottle will accompany you wherever you go in your backpack or bag.

surname, first name

post code, city

email for the newsletter 31 Morgeten S Stockhorn Thunersee Wallegg-Stube R 21 Thun 1 Jun. to the end of Oct., closed: A O 18 Mon. from 5.00 p.m. and Tue. 9 Jul. to 13 Aug. Q 19 Spiez open on Tue. until 5.00 p.m., +41 33 733 16 35 DÄRSTETTEN Iffigenalp OBERWIL 18/19 May, then open daily from B 25 May to 20 Oct. ERLENBACH Naturpark +41 33 733 13 33 17 N WEISSENBURG BOLTIGEN Diemtigtal 20 P Wildhornhütte SAC Rossberg C Open daily from 22 Jun. to 13 Oct., Jaunpass (season end depends on the weather), +41 33 733 23 82 Seeberg Wildstrubelhütte SAC M 14 12 Open daily from 22 Jun. to 13 Oct., D Sparenmoos (season end depends on the weather), +41 33 744 33 39 16 ZWEISIMMEN L 15 K 13 Fromatt Alp Ritz E Open daily from 10 Jun. to 15 Sept., Rinderberg +41 79 652 64 06 and +41 79 745 96 44 Gstaad ST. STEPHAN 10 9 Laubbärgli Alp Langermatte 8 F Rüwlise Open daily from 28 Jun. to 1 Sept., 11 J Bühlberg closed when it rains +41 79 582 09 68 I A 7 H Hahnenmoos Nessli-Beizli Betelberg May to Oct. Sat./Sun. and operating G LENK times Stand-Xpress 5 +41 79 841 69 58 10 G Metschstand Simmenfälle 6 Hahnenmoos 4 Open daily from 7 Jun. to 20 Oct. H 3 E 1 Siebenbrünnen +41 33 673 21 41 2 F B Iffigenalp

Bühlberg C D 30 May to 20 Oct., closed: Tue. I During fine weather open from 25 Oct. to 14. Dec. Fri.–Sun., +41 33 733 15 60

Laubbärgli Pentecost until 20 Oct., closed during low J season on Mon., during school holidays: open daily, closed when it rains, +41 33 733 15 00 RESTAURANT PASS 32 Morgeten S Stockhorn Thunersee

O 18 R 21 Thun Q 19 Spiez DÄRSTETTEN OBERWIL Hüsliberg Beizli 14 Jun. to 1 Sept., closed: Mon., Tue., K ERLENBACH Wed., Thu. Naturpark 17 N WEISSENBURG +41 33 722 14 56 BOLTIGEN Diemtigtal 20 P Rossberg Nüjeberg Beizli L Jaunpass Open daily from mid-Jun. until the end of Aug., Sept. and Oct. open on weekends during fine weather, +41 33 722 14 58 Seeberg M 14 12 Site-Alp Sparenmoos Open daily from 20 May to 15 Sept. M +41 33 722 18 77 16 ZWEISIMMEN L 15 K 13 Fromatt Bäderalp N Rinderberg Open daily from mid-May until mid-Oct. Gstaad ST. STEPHAN +41 79 430 95 55 10 9 Laubbärgli 8 Alp Obrist Morgeten Rüwlise O 11 J Bühlberg Open daily from beginning of Jun. to 29 Sept., +41 33 783 15 57 I A 7 H Hahnenmoos Rossberg Betelberg P LENK 18 Apr. to 27 Oct., closed: Mon., Tue. 5 +41 33 783 12 64 10 G Metschstand Simmenfälle 6 Chrindi 4 Q 3 E 1 Siebenbrünnen Open daily from 1 May to 31 Oct. 2 F +41 33 681 21 81 B Iffigenalp Oberstockenalp C D R From May onwards on weekends during fine ® A AlpKultur restaurant pass weather. Open daily from 14 Jun. to 20 Oct., +41 33 681 14 88 (alp), +41 33 681 11 69 (val.) 2 Agritourism farm Cable car Stockhorn Open daily from 19 Apr. to 10 Nov. S Train +41 33 681 21 81 Road 33 AGRITOURISM FARMS

AlpKultur® in the Simmental spans different eras. It is a showcase for traditional and modern methods of alpine and mountain farming in the Simmental. In summer, you can explore alpine and mountain farming at some of our agritourism farms.

Contact the farms directly.

LENK

1 Family Allemann, Alp Rätzliberg 7 Toni Siegfried, Bio-Hof Brandegg +41 77 457 40 42, +41 33 733 04 85 (valley) +41 78 635 05 57, +41 33 733 32 17 www.bio-hof.ch

2 Ueli + Hedi Tritten, Alp Langermatten 8 Hansueli + Irene Klopfenstein, Alp Seewlen +41 79 582 09 68, +41 33 733 35 18 (valley) +41 79 768 97 44, +41 33 733 13 70 (valley)

3 Hans-Rudolf Bühler, Alp Ritz +41 79 652 64 06 ST. STEPHAN

4 Anton + Marianne Hänni, Alp Ritzli 9 Matthias Gobeli, Alp Unter Albrist T +41 79 611 47 18, +41 33 733 26 29 +41 79 762 54 66

5 Niklaus Kappeler, Alimahütte Betelberg 10 Esther Stalder, Eggmäder, +41 76 579 01 96 Alp Unter Albrist +41 79 704 88 41, +41 33 722 15 75 (valley)

6 Family Bühler, Alp Bummere 11 Christian + Susi Moor, Alp Dürrenwald +41 79 523 76 71 +41 79 379 79 12, +41 33 722 16 37 (valley)

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12 Hugo Frieden + Angelika Winzeler, 18 Hansjürg Siegenthaler, Alp Obrist Morgeten Lama trekking +41 79 487 01 29, +41 33 783 15 57 (alp) +41 78 718 90 43 www.morgetenpass.ch www.lama-und-co.ch

13 Hans-Peter Knubel-Hutzli, 19 Christian + Anne Haueter, Alp Mittlist Alp Kaltenbrunnen Morgeten +41 79 662 73 29, +41 33 722 40 92 (valley) +41 33 783 18 49 (alp), +41 33 783 18 76 (val.), www.morgeten.ch

14 Simon + Nadja Santschi, Site-Alp 20 Christa Bähler, Berggasthaus Rossberg +41 33 722 18 77 (alp), +41 33 251 32 60 +41 33 783 12 64 (valley), www.santschis.ch www.gasthaus-rossberg.ch

15 Hanspeter Rieder, Hüsliberg-Beizli +41 33 722 14 56 (alp), +41 33 722 05 73 (valley) ERLENBACH

16 Jürg + Silvia Gfeller, Alp Nüjeberg 21 Werner + Vreni Bühler, Berggasthaus +41 79 625 78 52, +41 33 722 14 58 (alp) Oberstockenalp www.neuenberg.ch +41 33 681 14 88 (alp), +41 33 681 11 69 (val.) www.oberstockenalp.ch

BOLTIGEN-JAUNPASS

17 Families N. Gerber/H. Heimberg, Alp Grosser Bäder, +41 79 430 95 55 www.baederalp.ch

Agritourism in the following categories can be experienced at the 21 listed farms:

Mountain lodge and alpine restaurant Alpine animals close at hand Visit to an alpine cheese factory, an alp Alpine wellness and Alpine sport (Alpine farm) and other farms Direct selling of products Help out at an alp or a farm Sleep at the alp or a farm

35 KIDS‘ ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME The diversified and free kids‘ activities programme is organised between 1 July and 16 August 2019 and between 23 September and 25 October 2019. Children with a SIMMENTAL CARD can participate in the programme free of charge. Games, fun and entertainment including yodelling, biking, visits to the alp and much more. www.lenk-simmental.ch/kids-programme

36 RENTAL OF ITEMS FOR TODDLER Several items for toddlers such as table seats, beds, strollers, child carrier backpacks and high- chairs can be hired from the Tourist Center Lenk.

Information and booking: Tourist Center Lenk +41 33 736 35 35, [email protected], www.lenk-simmental.ch

CINEMA The Cinéma Lenk is always up to date and has vari- ous movies for kids and adults in its programme. www.cinemalenk.ch

CLIMBING, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR Climbing hall at Hotel Simmenhof (indoor) Small climbing hall with routes for different strength levels. Individual access. The hall is not supervised, climbing experience is a requirement. Pick up the key for the hall at Hotel Simmenhof and pay the entrance fee at the cash desk.

Rock climbing A guide will accompany you in groups with a minimum of 4 persons. Lenk Sport & Events AG +41 33 733 26 23, [email protected], www.lenksportundevents.ch

37 RENT A COW Rent the cow you have selected for an alpine season and enjoy your share of tasty alpine cheese at the end of the summer. The highlight is undoub- tedly visiting the cow at the alpine farm. Tourist Center Lenk, +41 33 736 35 35, [email protected], www.lenk-simmental.ch

GAMES LIBRARY LENK The games library offers plenty of party games and games of skill. The selection includes Lego, Tiptoi games, dolls and accessoires, vehicles and much more. Monday and Friday 3.00–5.30 p.m. Games library, school building, +41 33 733 15 63

MINIATURE GOLF Mini golf course with 18 holes. Wednesday to Sunday, from 20 June 2019. Open from 11.00 a.m. groups on request. Hotel Tenne, Bühlbergstrasse 15, +41 33 733 22 22

MOUNTAIN CART METSCH Tear down the mountain over a 4-km course on three wheels on a mountain cart. The track leads from mountain station of the Stand-Xpress cable car by road to Metsch middle station. Mountain carts can be rented at Metschstand mountain station. Minimum size: 140 cm, max. weight: 100 kg. Lenk Bergbahnen +41 33 736 30 30, www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch

38 HORSE RIDING AND CARRIAGE RIDES Supreme happiness can arguably be experien- ced sitting on the back of a horse. Horse rides, trekking, individual single and group lessons and carriage rides on request. Children‘s course: Everything you ever needed to know about horses! Riding is only part of the pro- gramme, the horses also have to be cared for. Chil- dren learn how to ride accompanied by experienced instructors as well grooming and saddling skills. Fuhrhalterei Heinz Schwarz, +41 77 257 77 70

PAPER CUTTING Learn the technique of paper cutting and cut your own Simmental silhouette under the guidance of Elisabeth Beutler, a passionate paper cut artist. Take home a framed souvenir that you yourself have cut.

Dates: Every Thursday, 20 June to 8 August bet- ween 2.00 and 4.00 p.m. and from 29 August to 10 October between 2.00 and 4.00 p.m. Other dates available on request. Number of participants and min. age: At least 2 persons, max. 4 persons, min. age 12 years.

Price: CHF 45.– per person incl. self-cut souvenir.

Location: Berghaus Iffigenalp, Lenk

Information and registration: Elisabeth Beutler, Matten, +41 79 509 57 36. Closing date for registra- tion, Tuesday the same week, 12.00 noon.

39 PAPERCHASE The summer paperchase is not just a hike and fitness test. All your senses are tested. It‘s all about feeling, smelling and answering to exciting ques- tions about the mountain world of Lenk. A varied package of activities for the entire family. At the end, every family will be left with a lasting memory of Lenk and its unsurpassable valley end.

Dates: On the Betelberg every Wednesday: 10.7 / 24.7 / 7.8 / 2.10 / 9.10 / 16.10.2019. On Metsch every Saturday: 6.7 / 20.7 / 3.8 / 28.9.2019.

Time: 11.00 a.m. to arround 3.00 p.m.

Price: CHF 98.– per family (2 adults with 1–4 children). The cable car, paperchase, picnic and a small gift are included (the package on the Betel- berg includes a barbecue).

Lenk Sport & Events +41 33 733 26 23, www.lenksportundevents.ch

SENIOR DAYS BETELBERG Go for a trip on weekdays to the Betelberg and have a nice lunch at Berghotel Leiterli. Every Monday and Tuesday (from 10 June to 15 October 2019), 55 years or older. Day ticket and 3-course menu at Berghotel Leiterli for CHF 43.–.

SIMMENTAL PHOTO EVENING An evening full of storytelling and photos hosted by the local nature photographer Ernst Zbären on the topic: «Beautiful and dangerous: ». Every Monday from 17 June to 14 October 2019, at 8.30 p.m., in the church community house. Ernst Zbären, +41 33 722 19 26, groups are advised to reserve in advance.

40 TENNIS Game, set and match on five outdoor tennis courts (quartz sand). Tennis wall and tennis lessons. Tennis fun for guests and locals, 8 May to 16 October 2019, every Wednesday evening, 6.00–8.00 p.m. Sportanlage TEC, near the school, +41 33 733 22 04

TOUR DU On foot in 4 days around the Wildhorn. Enjoy won- derful views of the Vaudois, , and foothills as well as an incredible panoramic view stretching from the Valais Alps to Mont Blanc. www.tourduwildhorn.ch

41 ST. STEPHAN

PICTURE-PERFECT MOUNTAIN VILLAGE WITH TIMELESS TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS

42 ALPINE CHEESE FACTORY, ALP DÜRRENWALD Watch the alpine family Moor in their cheese fac- tory and indulge in the glorious fragrance of their cheese creations. Enjoy some bread and cheese and visit their cheese cellar.

Dates: Every Wednesday from the beginning of July until mid-August 2019.

Time: 9.30 a.m., meeting point: alp Dürrenwald, visit lasts until approx. 11.30 a.m.

Access: By private car or carpool. For groups of 10 persons a shuttle from St. Stephan train station can be organised for an extra charge.

Price: CHF 18.– per person, children pay half, free of charge up to the age of 6.

Reservation: By 4.30 p.m. the day before at Tourist Center Lenk, +41 33 736 35 35

Note: Groups and school classes are welcome on other weekdays. At least one week in advance for organisation.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL Transport yourself to a sunny Californian beach in the mountains by playing beach volleyball. Moos school centre.

43 ADVENTURE DAY AT THE ALP DÜRRENWALD Accompany an alpine family for one or two days and lend them a hand during their daily chores: cheese making, milking, haying or herding.

Dates: From July to mid-August. Contact the alp to reserve your adventure day well in advance.

Contact and reservation: Alp Dürrenwald, Christian and Susi Moor, St. Stephan, +41 33 722 16 37 (alp) and +41 79 379 79 12

GEOCACHING The modern way to hunt for treasure. In our village you‘ll find an attractive, GPS-guided geocaching tour that is sure to delight young and old alike. www.geocaching.com

TOWEL WEAVING Weave your own creation on a large loom in the course of an afternoon.

Dates: 8 August to 3 October 2019, every Thursday as well as Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 / 10 / 11 / 15 / 17 / 18 October 2019.

Time: From 1.00 to approx. 5.00 p.m.

Price: CHF 45.– per person

Reservation: Reserve one day before at Tourist Center Lenk, +41 33 736 35 35

44 HOUSE CIRCULAR TOUR IN ST. STEPHAN Guided tour followed by AlpKultur® aperitif. The Obersimmental farmhouse façades are a high- light of European woodcarving crafts. Jean-Pierre Anderegg, a farmhouse researcher and folklorist, situates them in their cultural-historical context.

Dates: Saturday, 20 July 2019, Thursday, 15 August 2019, Saturday, 5 October 2019. Time: 1.30 p.m., meeting point: municipality St. Stephan, Lenkstrasse 80, 3772 St. Stephan. Lasts until approx. 4.30 p.m. Price: Guided tour and AlpKultur® aperitif, CHF 25.– per person, children CHF 10.–, free of charge up to the age of 6. Reservation: By the day before, 3.00 p.m. Contact: Renate Anderegg, via email [email protected]

PLANET PATH Nine stations guiding you through our solar system. The starting point is Hotel Diana (Stöckli bus stop) and then walk in the direction of Lenk. The path runs along the river Simme and also passes a barbecue spot. Tourist office St. Stephan, +41 33 722 70 80

HORSE RIDING The riding stable in Matten offers guided rides on horses and ponies in the afternoons for children (aged 6–7 years or over). Stéphanie Matti, +41 79 289 54 23

VITA-PARCOURS FITNESS TRAIL Fitness course with various stops. The fitness trail starts at Hotel Diana, then follow the cycling path in the direction of Zweisimmen. The entrance can be found in the forest next to the path.

Tourist office St. Stephan, +41 33 722 70 80 © Markus Schluep, Berner Wanderwege

45 BOLTIGEN-JAUNPASS

A GENUINE INSIDER TIP

46 ALPKULTUR® BRUCHMANDLI ADVENTURE TRAIL JAUNPASS Discover the untamed realm of forest creatures and follow the Bruchmandli trail. On the Jaunpass, the home of the little gnome, you‘ll find a unique adventure trail for the entire family. As the trail playfully guides you through the nature surroun- dings, illustrated boards provide you with informa- tion about the varied habitat and explain the history of Bruchmandli. A memorable experience for both young and old. There is also a barbecue spot called «Hälsli», situated at the trail‘s entrance point. Tourist office Boltigen-Jaunpass, +41 33 773 69 19, [email protected]

TREE PATH Set out on a hike to visit impressive silver firs. Mountain trail: Regenmoos–Niderhore approx. 30 min. The aim of this trail is to raise the awaren- ess of the population about these extraordinary natural treasures. Preservation of ecologically valuable trees. Promotion of natural woods as a natural habitat and source of food for a large num- ber of animals and plants. Heinz Burri, +41 79 202 17 11, [email protected]

MINE GALLERIES BOLTIGEN In December 1948 the shovels and pickaxes were hung up and the carbide lamps were extinguished for the last time in the Boltigen mine galleries. Tourist office Boltigen-Jaunpass, +41 33 773 69 19, [email protected]

47 ADVENTURE DAY AT THE ALP BÄDERALP Life at an alp is best experienced personally. Accompany an alpine family for one or two days and lend them a hand during their daily chores: cheese making, milking, haying or herding.

Dates: The Bäderalp is open from mid-May until mid-October. Contact the alp to reserve your adven- ture day well in advance.

Alp Grosser Bäder Families Niklaus Gerber and Hans Heimberg, Jaunpass, Boltigen, +41 79 430 95 55, www.baederalp.ch

INDOOR BATH Small indoor pool, 12 m, 28–29°C. Single entrance ticket available for day guests: CHF 6.– for adults and CHF 4.– for children. Closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Hotel Simmental, +41 33 773 60 51

HEALING PLANT GARDEN The magnificent healing plant garden is tended by herb specialist Susanna Krebs with passion and a loving attention to detail. Discover the healing powers of native and non-native plants and herbs and make your own balm, massage oil or herbal salt under the expert guidance of Susanna Krebs.

Dates: Open Garden Days on 15 and 16 June 2019. Open from 19 June to the end of September every Wednesday, 9.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m., other dates avai- lable upon request. Susanna Krebs, Adlemsried 91, +41 79 661 70 81

48 RIVER RAFTING ON THE SIMME Navigate the raging waters of the Simme and rapids in a large rubber dinghy. An ideal experience for groups looking for an adventure. The Teamhaus in Boltigen is the starting point for river rafting on the Simme. Outdoor Interlaken AG, +41 33 826 77 19, [email protected], www.outdoor-interlaken.ch/en/activity/86/ river-rafting-simme

PLAY AREAS Grydbödeli, Reidenbach, reservation possible. Bruchmandli, Jaunpass. Tourist office Boltigen-Jaunpass, +41 33 773 69 19, [email protected]

VELO MUSEUM The bicycles on exhibit transport visitors back to the days of yesteryear and provide an insight into the world of two-wheelers.

Opening hours: Every 1st Saturday in the month, 1.00–5.00 p.m., other opening hours on request. Lotti Kunz, +41 33 773 60 73 or +41 79 323 37 77

GERMANN / OSWALD GALLERY Peter Germann and Ruth Oswald display ceramic vessels, works on paper and other objects. Germann / Oswald Gallery +41 79 617 37 16, www.germannoswald.ch

49 OBERWIL

A LITTLE PARADISE

50 LEITERNWEIDE SUSPENSION BRIDGE Visit the impressive suspension bridge on foot via Weissenburg or Oberwil and hover over a distance spanning 111 m at a maximum height of 111 m ab- ove the Bunschebach creek. A dizzying experience! Tourist office Oberwil, +41 33 783 10 90

CAVE PATH On the trail of the Zwärgliloch, ­Schnurenloch and Mamilchloch caves. Guided tours along the caves available upon request (min. 8 persons). Tourist office Oberwil, +41 33 783 10 90 © blick.ch, Dominik Baumann

51 WEISSENBURG- DÄRSTETTEN

A LONG HISTORY, PERFECTLY SITUATED

52 EXCURSIONS SPA AND THERMAL SPRING WEISSENBURG Bathing and spa culture has a history stretching back 350 years at the spa hotel Grand Hotel Weissenburgbad. Before the 2nd World War, the Grand Hotel was a meeting point of high nobility and was known throughout Europe. Three years ago, the ruins of the rear bathhouse underwent rest- oration carried out by the department of archaeo- logy. The excursion includes a visit to these witnesses of bathing culture over the ages. Dates: From 11 July to 17 October 2019 every Thursday except 1 August 2019. Route: BLS train station Weissenburg–rear bath- house (and the same way back) or via Leiternweide– suspension bridge–railway station Oberwil. Half-day excursion, of which hiking time 2 hours. Meeting point: At arround 9.30 a.m., BLS train station Weissenburg. Price: Donation to the association. Information and last reservations by 8.00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the association «Bad und Thermalquelle ­Weissenburg», Nicole Künzi, +41 79 820 17 48, www.weissenburgbad.ch

HERB EXPERIENCE The aroma of sun-drenched Alpine herbs grown using controlled organic farming methods in the greets you as you enter the factory of SAH Alpenkräuter. Take a tour of the factory and find out the work involved in getting the herbal blends and other products onto the kitchen shelves, beautifully packaged. Treat your taste buds during a tasting session.

Dates: From May to October 2019, every Wed. 10 a.m., CHF 8.– per person, children free of charge. SAH Alpenkräuter AG, +41 33 783 80 13, www.swissalpineherbs.ch

53 ERLENBACH

THE FIRST HIGHLIGHT IN THE SIMMENTAL

54 AGENSTEINHAUS MUSEUM The Agensteinhaus has housed the «Museum der alten Landschaft Niedersimmental» (Museum of the Historical Landscape of Niedersimmental) sin- ce 1987 and provides visitors with a wealth of inte- resting information on the area‘s history, livestock farming and crafts throughout its 16 rooms. Various exhibitions and events are also held there each year.

Price: CHF 5.– for adults, children and members free of charge.

Opening hours: May to October 2019, Wednesday and Saturday, 2.00–5.00 p.m.

Guided tours: B. Wüthrich, +41 79 885 00 39, H. Hofer, +41 33 681 12 50, A. Künzi +41 33 681 26 81 Agensteinhaus, Dorf, www.agensteinhaus.ch

STOCKHORN ALPKULTUR® CULINARY TRAIL STOCKHORN Enjoy a 3-course menu made up of regional products at three different mountain restaurants and inns on the AlpKultur® culinary trail at the Stockhorn. Combine this gourmet experience with a delightful hike on the Stockhorn, starting at the Stockhorn and ending at Chrindi middle station. Hiking time: approx. 2 hours. Stockhornbahn, Erlenbach, +41 33 681 21 81, [email protected], www.stockhorn.ch

55 BUNGEE JUMPING Experience an unforgettable thrill by jumping from a cable car cabin 134 m above the Hinter- stockensee lake. Outdoor Interlaken AG, +41 33 826 77 19, [email protected], www.outdoor-interlaken.ch

ADVENTURE PATH «LIVING SPACES AT THE ST­ OCKHORN» 16 interactive stations playfully provide visitors with information about the interconnectedness of life and the living environment at the Stockhorn. This circular trail starts at Chrindi middle station.

Hiking time: approx. 3 hours. Stockhornbahn AG, +41 33 681 21 81, www.stockhorn.ch

ADVENTURE DAY AT THE ALP ­OBERSTOCKENALP Life at an alp is best experienced personally. Accompany an alpine family for one or two days and lend them a hand during their daily chores: cheese making, milking, haying or herding.

Dates: The Oberstockenalp is open from mid-June to mid-October. Contact the alp to reserve your adventure day well in advance.

Oberstockenalp am Stockhorn Family Werner and Vreni Bühler, mountain inn Oberstockenalp, Erlenbach, +41 33 681 14 88 (alp) and +41 33 681 11 69 (valley) www.oberstockenalp.ch

56 FISHING The Stockhorn region with its two lakes, Hinter- stockensee and Oberstockensee, is a great place for fishing. The waters abound in rainbow trout. Daily fishing licences can be obtained at the Stockhornbahn ticket office. Stockhornbahn AG, +41 33 681 21 81, www.stockhorn.ch

CAVE RACLETTE After a short guided hike from Chrindi to the Cheibehorn you visit the first amazing cave, the «Mordsloch». Afterwards you continue on to the «Gemüsekeller». Raclette is served in this lovely cave between mid-June and mid-October every Thursday and from July to October every third Sunday of the month. Stockhornbahn AG, +41 33 681 21 81, www.stockhorn.ch

STOCKHORN PANORAMIC PLATFORM Breathtaking views for all those with a good head for heights. A gallery leads to the panoramic platform set in the northern face of the Stockhorn. From here you can enjoy a magnificent all-round view of Thun, Lake Thun, the and Gürbe valley, the Mittelland right over to the Jura and, on a clear day, Alsace and the southern Black Forest. Stockhornbahn AG, +41 33 681 21 81, www.stockhorn.ch

57 ZWEISIMMEN & GSTAAD-SAANENLAND

CHIC CHARM AND DISTREET LUXURY

58 GOLFCLUB GSTAAD-SAANENLAND The 18-hole golf course is situated at 1‘400 m a.s.l., and is surrounded by a nature reserve with fenlands of national importance. Golfclub Gstaad-Saanenland, Saanenmöser +41 33 748 40 30, www.golfclubgstaad.ch

OBERSIMMENTAL LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM Farmer‘s utensils and handicraft items as well as artistic works in a house dating from 1641. Heimatmuseum, Kirchgasse, Zweisimmen, +41 33 722 11 33 (Tourist Infopoint Zweisimmen)

HELICOPTER AND PLANE TOURS Take off, leaving villages, lakes and valleys far below you and immerse yourself in a landscape of towering mountains: the Wildhorn, the Plaine Morte glacier and the Alpine 4‘000ers. Swiss Helicopter AG, Zweisimmen, +41 33 729 90 00, www.swisshelicopter.ch Air-Glaciers, , +41 33 744 55 50, www.air-glaciers.ch/gstaad

GLIDER AND AIRCRAFT TOURS Alpine sightseeing flights in an exclusive and private setting. Guest pilots are also welcome! Motorfluggruppe Obersimmental, Zweisimmen, +41 77 470 57 52, www.mfgo.ch

ZWEISIMMEN ROPE PARK Tricky and varied attractions with bridge ele- ments, funny rope ladders, crazy tyroliennes, daring jumps and fast-paced final rides. Alpinzentrum Gstaad, +41 33 748 41 61, www.swissadventures.ch

Dates: May, Jun,, Sept., Oct.: Sat./Sun. 1.00–5.00 p.m., Jul., Aug.: Tue./Thu. 1.00–6.00 p.m., Sat./Sun. 10.00 a.m.–6.00 p.m., open on public holidays.

59 EVENTS

MAY 11 & 12 May 2019 Yodel festival Obersimmental-Saanenland-Pays-d’Enhaut, Lenk 17 May 2019 Market «Lenkermärit», Lenk 18 May 2019 10th market «Oberwil-Märit», Oberwil 24–26 May 2019 Trade exhibition, Lenk

JUNE 1 & 2 June 2019 Vintage car meet, Boltigen 15 & 16 June 2019 Swiss Outdoor Family Day, Stockhorn 21–23 June 2019 Mittsommer Festival am Simmenfall, Lenk 25–29 June 2019 MASTERCLASS – Saxophon with various concerts 28–30 June 2019 Hangar Rockin’, St. Stephan

JULY Every Tuesday AlpKultur® guest aperitif in front of the Tourist Center Lenk 1–6 July 2019 MASTERCLASS – violin, viola, violoncello with various concerts 12–21 July 2019 Jazz Days Lenk 13/14–20 July 2019 Jazz Workshop, Lenk 14 July 2019 Folklore festival «Klusdorfet», Boltigen 19–21 July 2019 Run to the Hill, Jaunpass 20 & 21 July 2019 Klapperlapapp, Lenk 21–26 July 2019 Gospel Workshop, Lenk 22–26 July 2019 Summer university, Lenk 27 July 2019 Stockhorn half marathon, Stockhorn

60 A free copy of our events magazine «(S)immer Aktuell» (only available in German) can picked up at tourist offices. It describes all the events in our region as well as the films currently shown at Cinéma Lenk. Online events calendar: www.lenk-simmental.ch/events

AUGUST Every Tuesday AlpKultur® guest aperitif in front of the Tourist Center Lenk 5 & 6 August 2019 Gstaad Menuhin Festival, Lenk 13–17 August 2019 MASTERCLASS – Conducting brass music with final concert 19 August 2019 Gstaad Menuhin Festival, Boltigen 31 August 2019 31st airfield festival coinciding with 25th anniversary, St. Stephan

SEPTEMBER Every Tuesday AlpKultur® guest aperitif in front of the Tourist Center Lenk Beginning of September Alpine descent, St. Stephan 5–8 September 2019 swissclassic biwak, Diemtigtal/Simmental 6 September 2019 Lenker Golf-Trophy, Saanenmöser 7 September 2019 Farmers‘ market, Boltigen 7 September 2019 Chästeilet (dividing of cheese) Site-Alp, Zweisimmen 20–22 September 2019 eBike your Life, Lenk 21 & 22 September 2019 Trail Fly, Lenk 27–29 September 2019 Swiss Trail Tour, Lenk

OCTOBER Every Tuesday until 22 Oct. AlpKultur® guest aperitif in front of the Tourist Center Lenk 5–11 October 2019 Forum for music and movement, Lenk 12 October 2019 Alpine festival, Lenk 13 October 2019 Alpine brunch, Lenk 18–20 October 2019 Alpine Training Weekend, Lenk 19 October 2019 Hornussen party, Lenk

61 CABLE CARS

LENK BERGBAHNEN

Lenk Bergbahnen, +41 33 736 30 30, www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch

Betelberg cable car: Lenk–Stoss–Leiterli (1‘943 m a.s.l.). Operating times: 8 June to 20 October 2019, daily ascents 8.30 a.m.–4.30 p.m., descents 9.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m. Stand-Xpress Metsch cable car: Operating times summer: 4 July to 11 August 2019, Thursday– Sunday. Operating times autumn: 19 September to 13 October 2019, Thursday–Sunday. Ascents: 9.00 a.m.–4.30 p.m., descents: 9.30 a.m.–5.00 p.m. Price reduction with half-fare or general SBB travel card. Cable car tickets from 2 to 14 days or season tickets are available. Adults are entitled to the family discount if they purchase two tickets at the same time (min. 1 child aged 6–15). Online packages: Discounts of up to 30% on a great day trip can be obtained for reservations made ten days in advance. Book one of the packages listed online at www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch and take advantage of the attractive special conditions.

Cable cars included Lenk hotel guests enjoy free travel to the Betelberg and to the Metschstand. The offer is financed by the Lenk Bergbahnen and the hotels. Please take note of the participating hotels: www.lenk-bergbahnen.ch/inklusive

Holders of Metsch or Lenk day passes and multi-day passes or season passes for the Lenk Bergbahnen are entitled to use the services of Bergbahnen Adelboden AG without restriction and at no extra charge (Dorfbahn, Oey–Sillerenbühl cable car, combi cable car Geils, Höchst chairlift on Saturdays and Sundays).

ERLENBACH – STOCKHORNBAHN Stockhornbahn AG, +41 33 681 21 81, www.stockhorn.ch Erlenbach–Chrindi–Stockhorn (2‘190 m a.s.l.) Operating times: 19 April to 10 November 2019, daily ascents: 7.50 a.m.–4.50 p.m. (every 30 min.) descents: 8.35 a.m.–5.35 p.m. (every 30 min.) 62 SIMMENTAL CARD With the SIMMENTAL CARD you can benefit from reductions or free offers that will make your holiday even more memorable. Please show your card each time you use it.

YOUR ADVANTAGES IN SUMMER • Entry to the boulder hall BoulderSchüür Free offers • Return trips to the summit on the • Buses at Lenk Stockhorn cable car st • Kids‘ activities programme • GoldenPass to (1 class) • AlpKultur® play area Lenkerseeli • Further offers (the Strubeli miniature railway is not included) General information • Bruchmandli adventure trail Jaunpass As a guest you receive the card from your • Leiternweide suspension bridge, Oberwil host. The card can be issued in your name or in the name of the holiday home where you Discounts for are staying. • Entry to Wallbach Bad Lenk – www.lenk-simmental.ch/en/simmental-card Erlebnisbad & Spa • Rental of tennis courts at Lenk

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AFA BUS LINES INCL. For information and reservations please con- INCLUDED tact AFA, +41 33 673 74 74, [email protected], The buses at Lenk can be used www.afabus.ch free of charge with the SIMMENTAL CARD.

Sommer Lenk i. S. - Bühlberg 15. April - 7. Dez. 2019 Linie 281 Kursnummer 8101 8103 8105 8107 8109 8111 8115 8117 8119 8121 Lenk i. S., Bahnhof ab R 07.00 07.30 08.30 09.30 10 10.30 12.00 13.34 10 14.34 15.34 16.34 Gerbi ab ¦ 07.01 07.31 08.31 09.31 ¦ 10.31 12.01 13.35 ¦ 14.35 15.35 16.35 Grün ab ¦ 07.02 07.32 08.32 09.32 ¦ 10.32 12.02 13.36 ¦ 14.36 15.36 16.36 Seiten ab ¦ 07.04 07.34 08.34 09.34 ¦ 10.34 12.04 13.38 ¦ 14.38 15.38 16.38 Höhe ab ¦ 07.04 07.34 08.34 09.34 ¦ 10.34 12.04 13.38 ¦ 14.38 15.38 16.38 Flüehlistrasse ab ¦ 07.05 07.35 08.35 09.35 ¦ 10.35 12.05 13.39 ¦ 14.39 15.39 16.39 Hubel ab ¦ 07.05 07.35 08.35 09.35 ¦ 10.35 12.05 13.39 ¦ 14.39 15.39 16.39 Buggeli an ¦ 07.06 07.36 08.36 09.36 ¦ 10.36 12.06 13.40 ¦ 14.40 15.40 16.40 Tannenbühl ab ¦ 07.08 07.38 08.38 09.38 ¦ 10.38 12.08 13.42 ¦ 14.42 15.42 16.42 Brandegg ab ¦ 07.10 07.40 08.40 09.40 ¦ 10.40 12.10 13.44 ¦ 14.44 15.44 16.44 Bühlberg an R 07.47 08.47 09.47 10 10.47 12.17 13.51 10 14.51 15.51 16.51

Kursnummer 8102 8104 8106 8108 8110 8112 8116 8118 8120 8122 Bühlberg ab R 08.05 09.05 10.05 10 11.05 12.17 14.05 10 15.05 16.05 17.05 Brandegg ab ¦ 07.15 08.08 09.08 10.08 ¦ 11.08 12.20 14.08 ¦ 15.08 16.08 17.08 Tannenbühl ab ¦ 07.17 08.10 09.10 10.10 ¦ 11.10 12.22 14.10 ¦ 15.10 16.10 17.10 Buggeli ab ¦ 07.18 08.12 09.12 10.12 ¦ 11.12 12.24 14.12 ¦ 15.12 16.12 17.12 Hubel ab ¦ 07.20 08.14 09.14 10.14 ¦ 11.14 12.26 14.14 ¦ 15.14 16.14 17.14 Flüehlistrasse ab ¦ 07.20 08.14 09.14 10.14 ¦ 11.14 12.26 14.14 ¦ 15.14 16.14 17.14 Höhe ab ¦ 07.21 08.16 09.16 10.16 ¦ 11.16 12.28 14.16 ¦ 15.16 16.16 17.16 Seiten ab ¦ 07.21 08.16 09.16 10.16 ¦ 11.16 12.28 14.16 ¦ 15.16 16.16 17.16 Grün ab ¦ 07.22 08.18 09.18 10.18 ¦ 11.18 12.30 14.18 ¦ 15.18 16.18 17.18 Gerbi ab ¦ 07.23 08.20 09.20 10.20 ¦ 11.20 12.32 14.20 ¦ 15.20 16.20 17.20 Lenk i. S., Bahnhof an R 07.25 08.22 09.22 10.22 10 11.22 12.34 14.22 10 15.22 16.22 17.22

R Montag - Freitag ohne allg. Feiertage vom 15. - 18. Apr, 6. Mai - 28. Juni, 12.Aug - 27. Sep, 14. Okt - 6. Dez 2019 10 verkehrt vom 8. Juni - 13. Okt. 2019

Sommer Lenk i. S. - Iffigenalp 15. April - 7. Dezember 2019 Linie 282 Kursnummer 8201 8203 8205 8207 8209 8211 8213 8215 8217 8219 8221 8223 100 Lenk i. S., Bahnhof ab 12 06.38 12 07.28 13 08.28 14 09.28 13 10.28 12 11.55 13 12.28 13 14.28 15 15.00 14 15.28 13 16.28 13 17.28 115 Gemeindehaus ab ¦ 06.39 ¦ 07.29 ¦ 08.29 ¦ 09.29 ¦ 10.29 ¦ 11.56 ¦ 12.29 ¦ 14.29 ¦ 15.01 ¦ 15.29 ¦ 16.29 ¦ 17.29 116 Badgässli ab ¦ 06.40 ¦ 07.30 ¦ 08.30 ¦ 09.30 ¦ 10.30 ¦ 11.57 ¦ 12.30 ¦ 14.30 ¦ 15.02 ¦ 15.30 ¦ 16.30 ¦ 17.30 125 Krummenbach ab ¦ 06.41 ¦ 07.31 ¦ 08.31 ¦ 09.31 ¦ 10.31 ¦ 11.58 ¦ 12.31 ¦ 14.31 ¦ 15.03 ¦ 15.31 ¦ 16.31 ¦ 17.31 126 Blatti ab ¦ 06.43 ¦ 07.33 ¦ 08.33 ¦ 09.33 ¦ 10.33 ¦ 12.00 ¦ 12.33 ¦ 14.33 ¦ 15.05 ¦ 15.33 ¦ 16.33 ¦ 17.33 127 Mittaghorn ab ¦ 06.44 ¦ 07.34 ¦ 08.34 ¦ 09.34 ¦ 10.34 ¦ 12.01 ¦ 12.34 ¦ 14.34 ¦ 15.06 ¦ 15.34 ¦ 16.34 ¦ 17.34 128 Alpenrösli ab 12 06.48 12 07.38 ¦ 08.38 ¦ 09.38 ¦ 10.38 12 12.05 ¦ 12.38 ¦ 14.38 15 15.10 ¦ 15.38 ¦ 16.38 ¦ 17.38 129 Hubelmatte ab ¦ 08.39 ¦ 09.39 ¦ 10.39 ¦ 12.39 ¦ 14.39 ¦ 15.39 ¦ 16.39 ¦ 17.39 130 Iffigenfall ab ¦ 08.43 ¦ 09.43 ¦ 10.43 ¦ 12.43 ¦ 14.43 ¦ 15.43 ¦ 16.43 ¦ 17.43 131 Ritzdole ab ¦ 08.45 ¦ 09.45 ¦ 10.45 ¦ 12.45 ¦ 14.45 ¦ 15.45 ¦ 16.45 ¦ 17.45 132 Iffigenalp an 13 08.55 14 09.55 13 10.55 13 12.55 13 14.55 14 15.55 13 16.55 13 17.55

Kursnummer 8002 8204 8206 8208 8210 8212 8214 8216 8218 8220 8222 8224 132 Iffigenalp ab 13 09.00 14 10.00 13 11.00 13 14.00 13 15.00 14 16.00 13 17.00 13 18.00 131 Ritzdole ab ¦ 09.03 ¦ 10.03 ¦ 11.03 ¦ 14.03 ¦ 15.03 ¦ 16.03 ¦ 17.03 ¦ 18.03 130 Iffigenfall ab ¦ 09.07 ¦ 10.07 ¦ 11.07 ¦ 14.07 ¦ 15.07 ¦ 16.07 ¦ 17.07 ¦ 18.07 129 Hubelmatte ab ¦ 09.11 ¦ 10.11 ¦ 11.11 ¦ 14.11 ¦ 15.11 ¦ 16.11 ¦ 17.11 ¦ 18.11 128 Alpenrösli ab 12 06.50 12 07.40 ¦ 09.12 ¦ 10.12 ¦ 11.12 12 12.05 ¦ 14.12 ¦ 15.12 15 15.10 ¦ 16.12 ¦ 17.12 ¦ 18.12 127 Mittaghorn ab ¦ 06.52 ¦ 07.42 ¦ 09.14 ¦ 10.14 ¦ 11.14 ¦ 12.07 ¦ 14.14 ¦ 15.14 ¦ 15.12 ¦ 16.14 ¦ 17.14 ¦ 18.14 126 Blatti ab ¦ 06.53 ¦ 07.43 ¦ 09.15 ¦ 10.15 ¦ 11.15 ¦ 12.08 ¦ 14.15 ¦ 15.15 ¦ 15.13 ¦ 16.15 ¦ 17.15 ¦ 18.15 125 Krummenbach ab ¦ 06.55 ¦ 07.45 ¦ 09.17 ¦ 10.17 ¦ 11.17 ¦ 12.10 ¦ 14.17 ¦ 15.17 ¦ 15.15 ¦ 16.17 ¦ 17.17 ¦ 18.17 116 Badgässli ab ¦ 06.56 ¦ 07.46 ¦ 09.18 ¦ 10.18 ¦ 11.18 ¦ 12.11 ¦ 14.18 ¦ 15.18 ¦ 15.16 ¦ 16.18 ¦ 17.18 ¦ 18.18 115 Gemeindhaus ab ¦ 06.57 ¦ 07.47 ¦ 09.19 ¦ 10.19 ¦ 11.19 ¦ 12.12 ¦ 14.19 ¦ 15.19 ¦ 15.17 ¦ 16.19 ¦ 17.19 ¦ 18.19 100 Lenk i. S., Bahnhof an 12 07.03 12 07.53 13 09.25 14 10.25 13 11.25 12 12.18 13 14.25 13 15.25 15 15.23 14 16.25 13 17.25 13 18.25

12 Montag-Freitag ohne allg. Feiertage vom 15. - 18. Apr, 6. Mai - 28. Juni, 12. Aug - 27. Sep, 14. Okt - 6. Dez 2019 13 Samstag und Sonntag vom 18. Mai - 2. Juni sowie täglich vom 8. Juni - 20. Okt 2019 14 täglich vom 22. Juni - 18. Aug sowie Samstag und Sonntag vom 24. Aug - 20. Okt 2019 15 Montag, Donnerstag und Freitag vom 6. Mai - 28. Juni, 12. Aug - 27. Sep, 14. Okt - 6. Dez, sowie 15., 18. Apr, ohne 30. Mai und 10. Juni 2019 Beschränktes Platzangebot auf allen Kursen

65 Sommer Lenk i. S. - Laubbärgli 18. Mai - 20. Oktober 2019 Linie 289 Kursnummer 8905 8907 8909 8911 8913 8917 8921 8923 8925 100 Lenk i. S., Bahnhof ab 10 07.04 R 07.25 08.25 09.25 10.25 12.10 14.25 15.25 16.25 222 Lehn ab ¦ 07.06 ¦ 07.27 08.27 09.27 10.27 12.12 14.27 15.27 16.27 224 Gutenbrunnen ab ¦ 07.09 ¦ 07.30 08.30 09.30 10.30 12.15 14.30 15.30 16.30 226 Gütsch ab ¦ 07.12 ¦ 07.33 08.33 09.33 10.33 12.18 14.33 15.33 16.33 227 Rufeli ab 10 07.14 ¦ 07.35 08.35 09.35 10.35 12.20 14.35 15.35 16.35 228 Port ab ¦ 07.37 08.37 09.37 10.37 12.22 14.37 15.37 16.37 229 Guggernäll ab ¦ 07.39 08.39 09.39 10.39 12.24 14.39 15.39 16.39 230 Laubbärgli an R 07.45 08.45 09.45 10.45 12.30 14.45 15.45 16.45

Kursnummer 8906 8908 8910 8912 8914 8918 8922 8924 8926 230 Laubbärgli ab R 07.55 09.00 10.00 11.00 12.35 15.00 16.00 17.00 229 Guggernäll ab ¦ 07.58 09.03 10.03 11.03 12.38 15.03 16.03 17.03 228 Port ab ¦ 08.01 09.06 10.06 11.06 12.41 15.06 16.06 17.06 227 Rufeli ab 10 07.14 ¦ 08.04 09.10 10.10 11.10 12.45 15.10 16.10 17.10 226 Gütsch ab ¦ 07.16 ¦ 08.06 09.12 10.12 11.12 12.47 15.12 16.12 17.12 224 Gutenbrunnen ab ¦ 07.18 ¦ 08.08 09.14 10.14 11.14 12.49 15.14 16.14 17.14 222 Lehn ab ¦ 07.20 ¦ 08.10 09.16 10.16 11.16 12.51 15.16 16.16 17.16 100 Lenk i. S., Bahnhof an 10 07.24 R 08.14 09.20 10.20 11.20 12.55 15.20 16.20 17.20

10 Montag bis Freitag ohne allg. Feiertage vom 20. Mai - 28. Juni, 12. August - 27. September, 14. - 18. Oktober 2019 R Montag bis Freitag ohne allg. Feiertage

Sommer Lenk i. S. - Metschbahnen - Simmenfälle 15. April - 14. Dez. 2019 Linie 283 Kursnummer 8301 8303 8305 8307 8309 8311 8315 8317 8319 8321 8325 100 Lenk i.S., Bahnhof ab 10 06.38 07.53 09.25 10.25 11 11.25 12.13 14.00 15.00 11 16.00 17.00 18.00 101 Tennisplatz ab ¦ 06.39 07.54 09.26 10.26 ¦ 11.26 12.14 14.01 15.01 ¦ 16.01 17.01 18.01 102 Neufeld (Camping) ab ¦ 06.40 07.55 09.27 10.27 ¦ 11.27 12.15 14.02 15.02 ¦ 16.02 17.02 18.02 103 Kuspo ab ¦ 06.42 07.57 09.29 10.29 ¦ 11.29 12.17 14.04 15.04 ¦ 16.04 17.04 18.04 104 Rohrbrücke ab ¦ 06.42 07.57 09.29 10.29 ¦ 11.29 12.17 14.04 15.04 ¦ 16.04 17.04 18.04 105 Metschbahnen ab ¦ 06.42 07.57 09.29 10.29 ¦ 11.29 12.17 14.04 15.04 ¦ 16.04 17.04 18.04 106 Rotenbach ab ¦ 06.43 07.58 09.30 10.30 ¦ 11.30 12.18 14.05 15.05 ¦ 16.05 17.05 18.05 107 Sumpfbach an ¦ 06.44 07.59 09.31 10.31 ¦ 11.31 12.19 14.06 15.06 ¦ 16.06 17.06 18.06 108 Litte ab ¦ 06.44 07.59 09.31 10.31 ¦ 11.31 12.19 14.06 15.06 ¦ 16.06 17.06 18.06 109 Edelweiss ab ¦ 06.45 08.00 09.32 10.32 ¦ 11.32 12.20 14.07 15.07 ¦ 16.07 17.07 18.07 110 Zelg ab ¦ 06.46 08.01 09.33 10.33 ¦ 11.33 12.21 14.08 15.08 ¦ 16.08 17.08 18.08 111 Simmenfälle an 10 06.48 08.03 09.35 10.35 11 11.35 12.23 14.10 15.10 11 16.10 17.10 18.10

Kursnummer 8302 8304 8306 8308 8310 8312 8316 8318 8320 8322 8326 111 Simmenfälle ab 10 06.48 08.03 09.40 10.40 11 11.40 12.23 14.14 15.14 11 16.14 17.14 18.14 110 Zelg ab ¦ 06.49 08.04 09.41 10.41 ¦ 11.41 12.24 14.15 15.15 ¦ 16.15 17.15 18.15 109 Edelweiss ab ¦ 06.50 08.05 09.42 10.42 ¦ 11.42 12.25 14.16 15.16 ¦ 16.16 17.16 18.16 108 Litte ab ¦ 06.50 08.05 09.42 10.42 ¦ 11.42 12.25 14.16 15.16 ¦ 16.16 17.16 18.16 107 Sumpfbach ab ¦ 06.51 08.06 09.43 10.43 ¦ 11.43 12.26 14.17 15.17 ¦ 16.17 17.17 18.17 106 Rotenbach ab ¦ 06.52 08.07 09.44 10.44 ¦ 11.44 12.27 14.18 15.18 ¦ 16.18 17.18 18.18 105 Metschbahnen ab ¦ 06.52 08.07 09.44 10.44 ¦ 11.44 12.27 14.18 15.18 ¦ 16.18 17.18 18.18 104 Rohrbrücke ab ¦ 06.53 08.08 09.45 10.45 ¦ 11.45 12.28 14.19 15.19 ¦ 16.19 17.19 18.19 103 Kuspo ab ¦ 06.54 08.09 09.46 10.46 ¦ 11.46 12.29 14.20 15.20 ¦ 16.20 17.20 18.20 102 Neufeld (Camping) ab ¦ 06.56 08.11 09.48 10.48 ¦ 11.48 12.31 14.22 15.22 ¦ 16.22 17.22 18.22 101 Tennisplatz ab ¦ 06.58 08.13 09.50 10.50 ¦ 11.50 12.33 14.24 15.24 ¦ 16.24 17.24 18.24 100 Lenk i. S., Bahnhof an 10 07.00 08.15 09.52 10.52 11 11.52 12.35 14.26 15.26 11 16.26 17.26 18.26

10 Montag - Freitag ohne allg. Feiertage vom 15. - 18. April, 6. Mai - 28. Juni, 12. Aug - 27. Sep, 14. Okt - 13. Dez 2019 11 Täglich vom 8. Juni - 13. Okt 2019

Sommer Lenk i. S. - Aegerten - Lenk i. S. 15. April - 7. Dezember 2019 Linie 280 Kursnummer 2801 2803 2805 2809 2813 2813 2815 2817 2817 2819 2823 100 Lenk i. S., Bahnhof ab 13 07.06 13 07.38 14 09.00 14 11.00 15 11.58 13 11.58 14 13.42 15 15.00 13 15.00 14 15.42 14 17.42 301 Marktplatz ab ¦ 07.07 ¦ 07.39 ¦ 09.01 ¦ 11.01 ¦ 11.59 ¦ 11.59 ¦ 13.43 ¦ 15.01 ¦ 15.01 ¦ 15.43 ¦ 17.43 302 Erlebnisbad ab ¦ 07.07 ¦ 07.39 ¦ 09.01 ¦ 11.01 ¦ 11.59 ¦ 11.59 ¦ 13.43 ¦ 15.01 ¦ 15.01 ¦ 15.43 ¦ 17.43 315 Stein ab ¦ 07.08 ¦ 07.40 ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ 12.00 ¦ ¦ ¦ 15.02 ¦ ¦ 303 Waldrand ab ¦ ¦ ¦ 09.02 ¦ 11.02 ¦ 12.00 ¦ ¦ 13.44 ¦ 15.02 ¦ ¦ 15.44 ¦ 17.44 304 REKA Aegerten ab ¦ ¦ ¦ 09.04 ¦ 11.04 ¦ 12.02 ¦ ¦ 13.46 ¦ 15.04 ¦ ¦ 15.46 ¦ 17.46 305 Honeggli ab ¦ 07.10 ¦ 07.42 ¦ 09.04 ¦ 11.04 ¦ 12.02 ¦ 12.02 ¦ 13.46 ¦ 15.04 ¦ 15.04 ¦ 15.46 ¦ 17.46 306 Lischmatte ab ¦ 07.11 ¦ 07.43 ¦ 09.05 ¦ 11.05 ¦ 12.03 ¦ 12.03 ¦ 13.47 ¦ 15.05 ¦ 15.05 ¦ 15.47 ¦ 17.47 307 Schadauli ab ¦ 07.12 ¦ 07.44 ¦ 09.06 ¦ 11.06 ¦ 12.04 ¦ 12.04 ¦ 13.48 ¦ 15.06 ¦ 15.06 ¦ 15.48 ¦ 17.48 308 Äussere Bleiken ab ¦ 07.13 ¦ 07.45 ¦ 09.07 ¦ 11.07 ¦ 12.05 ¦ 12.05 ¦ 13.49 ¦ 15.07 ¦ 15.07 ¦ 15.49 ¦ 17.49 309 Reitzentrum ab ¦ 07.14 ¦ 07.46 ¦ 09.08 ¦ 11.08 ¦ 12.06 ¦ 12.06 ¦ 13.50 ¦ 15.08 ¦ 15.08 ¦ 15.50 ¦ 17.50 310 Innere Bleiken ab ¦ 07.15 ¦ 07.47 ¦ 09.09 ¦ 11.09 ¦ 12.07 ¦ 12.07 ¦ 13.51 ¦ 15.09 ¦ 15.09 ¦ 15.51 ¦ 17.51 311 Mühleweidli ab ¦ 07.16 ¦ 07.48 ¦ 09.10 ¦ 11.10 ¦ 12.08 ¦ 12.08 ¦ 13.52 ¦ 15.10 ¦ 15.10 ¦ 15.52 ¦ 17.52 ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ 100 Lenk i. S., Bahnhof an 13 07.21 13 07.53 14 09.15 14 11.15 15 12.13 13 12.13 14 13.57 15 15.15 13 15.15 14 15.57 14 17.57

13 Montag - Freitag ohne allg. Feiertage vom 15. - 18. April, 6. Mai - 28. Juni, 12. Aug - 27. Sep, 14. Okt - 6. Dez. 2019 14 Täglich vom 15. April - 13. Okt. 2019 15 Samstag + Sonntag vom 11. Mai - 23. Juni, 17. Aug - 22. Sep 2019 15 Täglich vom 20. April - 5. Mai, 29. Juni - 11. Aug, 28. Sep - 13. Okt 2019

64 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 Daily, 8.00 a.m.–6.30 p.m. from 13 May to 8 April 2019 to 28 June 2019* 31 October 2019 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 Sunday closed Camping Arnist, 3765 Oberwil, 29 June 2019 to 20 October 2019* +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., 5.00–7.00 p.m. Sat. 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–5.00 p.m. Sun. 9.00 a.m.–7.00 p.m. Sun. 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–5.00 p.m.

21 October 2019 to 8 December 2019 TOURIST OFFICE Sunday only when ski area is open WEISSENBURG-DÄRSTETTEN Mon.–Fri. 8.30 a.m.–12.00 noon, 1.30–5.30 p.m. Gemeindeverwaltung, 3763 Därstetten, Sat. 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–5.00 p.m. +41 33 783 11 73 Sun. 9.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–5.00 p.m. Mon., Wed. and Thu. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–4.30 p.m. TOURIST OFFICE ST. STEPHAN Tue. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–6.00 p.m. Gemeindeverwaltung, Lenkstrasse 80, Fri. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon 3772 St. Stephan, +41 33 722 70 80 Mon.–Fri. 8.00 a.m.–12.00 noon, 2.00–5.00 p.m. TOURIST OFFICE ERLENBACH c/o. Stockhornbahn, Kleindorf 338A, TOURIST OFFICE BOLTIGEN-JAUNPASS 3762 Erlenbach, +41 33 681 21 81 Reidenbach, 3766 Boltigen, +41 33 773 69 19 Mon.–Sun. 7.30 a.m.–6.00 p.m. Mon. & Tue. 8.30 a.m.–12.30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 8.30 a.m.–12.30 p.m., 1.30–5.30 p.m.

* opening hours may vary on public holidays