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Hidden alpine lake
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Hike

Est. Duration

2-3h

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Tanya Deans

The Oberhornsee is a remote alpine lake, hidden in the mountains at the far end of the Lauterbrunnen valley. You can do a short cold dip in the lake, but it's extremely cold so use caution.

We like to hike the lake while while staying at the Obersteinberg mountain hotel, 2 hours there and back.

Loop from Obersteinberg mountain hotel:
moderate • 2h15 • 6.2 km loop • 400m up & down
See trail map on SchweizMobil

But you could do this as a day hike from Stechelberg, an all day hike and quite challenging. Stop at Obersteinberg for lunch on your way back. .

Loop from Stechelberg:
difficult • 6h30 • 14.9km loop • 1287m up, 1288m down
See trail map on SchweizMobil

There are multiple trails leading to the lake. The ones linked here are just suggestions. Check trail conditions and closures before heading out.

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