Hiking & nature

Walk to the Alpine Garden, Tschentenalp and the Schwandfeldspitz

A hike with plenty of sights and a visit to the Alpine garden. Relaxation on the sun terrace or rewarding climb to the Schwandenfeldspitz.

Enjoy the spectacular flowers in the Alpine garden, which is a half-hour walk from Adelboden via Höreliweg. If you head towards Mösere and keep walking for another hour, you will reach Tschentenalp. After the forested section, keep a sharp look out – you might well get the chance to spot marmots! Then, once you’ve enjoyed a break at the Tschentenalp mountain restaurant, it’s just a 20-minute walk to the Schwandfeldspitz. While the last few metres may feel like a struggle, the climb is worth it for the spectacular view.

Travel comfortably by train to Frutigen. From the railway station, the AFA bus will take you to the stop Adelboden post. The Tschentenalp valley station is located in the center of Adelboden.

Hiking trail

Walking time: 1 hour 30 minutes from Adelboden via Alpine Garden to the Restaurant Tschentenalp / Plus a further 20 minutes to the Schwandfeldspitz
Elevation difference: An elevation difference of 450 metres to Tschentenalp and 100 metres from Tschentenalp to the Schwandfeldspitz
Not suitable with pushchairs
Suitable for conventional and electric bikes as far as Tschentenalp
Restaurant with the loveliest terrace in Adelboden

Map of Tschentenalp

Availability Today (Friday) open

Opening hours Tschentenalpbahn gondola cableway and Restaurant Tschentenalp

Weekendservice:

13/14 May 2023 (Mother's Day)
18–21 May 2023 (Ascension Day)
27–29 May 2023 (Pentecost)
2 - 4 June 2023
10/11 June 2023

Summer season:

15 June to 02 July 2023
Thursday - Sunday open from 09.00 to 17.00, every 15 minutes. Last ascent 16.45 h, last descent 17.00 h

6 July to 22 October 2023
Daily from 09.00 to 17.00 hours, every 15 minutes. Last ascent 16.45 h, last descent 17.00 h

subject to changes without prior notice

Rates

Village-GUB gondola cableway (with concession*)

CHF 13.00 Adults, one-way
CHF 19.00 Adults, return
CHF 8.50 Children (aged 6 to 16), one-way
CHF 11.00 Children (aged 6 to 16), return

Village-GUB gondola cableway (without concession)

CHF 16.50 Adults, one-way
CHF 24.00 Adults, return
CHF 10.00 Children (aged 6 to 16), one-way
CHF 14.50 Children (aged 6 to 16), return

*Concessions granted for: Half-Fare travelcard, GA travelcard, Junior/Children’s Co-travelcard, families (min. three people), seniors, groups, local residents

Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration

How to get there

Take the train to Frutigen. From the railway station, the AFA bus number 230 towards Adelboden will take you to the stop Adelboden post.
The Tschentenalp valley station is located in the center of Adelboden.