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Switzerland Hike around the Gelmersee

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This photo shows one part of the narrow passage on the hike around the Gelmersee. A slip here is very, very dangerous. The lake is deep and the water tremendously cold.

Travel Information

By car on the Grimselpass road to Handegg. There is paid parking there. Then take the steepest funicular in the world (106% gradient) to Gelmersee.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Daytime during summer

Sunrise & Sunset 06:15 - 20:32 | current local time: 16:59

Photo Themes Narrow passage on the trail

Locations Bernese Oberland Grimselpass Gelmersee

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