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Hiking ticket Gryden circular mountain trail
30% cheaper to the unique crater landscape on the Betelberg in Lenk
The hike starts at the top station of the Betelberg cable car. The first part of the trail offers magnificent views of the protected Haslerberg moorland. On the north side of the Stübleni area is the bizarre, crater-like rock landscape known as Gryden. The subsoil in this area consists mainly of gypsum rock and, to a lesser extent, coarse rock. These rocks were formed about 200 million years ago.
The almost white gypsum rock is soft and therefore susceptible to erosion. Rainwater dissolves this gypsum rock, eating holes in it and then seeping into the subsoil. This gradually creates funnel-shaped depressions (solution dolines) on the surface of the land, giving the landscape its unique character.
Route description
The circular mountain trail starts and ends at the Leiterli mountain station. The Leiterli is easily reached by the Betelberg cable car.
Route of the circular walk: Betelberg–Steinstoos–Gryden–Stübleni–Schutzhütte–Gryden–Betelberg
Signalization: Follow SwitzerlandMobility Hiking Route No. 313, as indicated on the signposts.
Key data
| Route | Leiterli mountain station–Gryden circular mountain trail–Leiterli mountain station |
| Distance | 7.5 km |
| Hiking time | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Elevation difference | +340 m / - 340 m |
| Level of difficulty | medium |
Availability Available on 04.06.2026
The hiking ticket is valid from 4 June to 25 October 2026 and is available in the BLS webshop or at any BLS Travel Centre.
Operating times cable car Betelberg
Summer 2026
daily, from 4 June to 25 October 2026, 08.30 to 17.00 hours
Autumn 2026
The Betelberg gondola lift will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 31 October 2026 until the start of the winter season in the main Adelboden-Lenk area from 09.30 to 16.00 hours.
Subject to change without prior notice
Rates
Hiking ticket
- CHF 41.00 Adults
- CHF 20.50 Adults with Half Fare Travelcard/GA
- CHF 20.50 Children (6 to 15.99 years)
All prices include a 30% discount.
Notes
- No further discounts are granted for groups.
- Transport services (bus, cable car, BLS) are free for children with a Junior or Co-travelcard.
Food & drink
- Pop-up offer at the Leiterli mountain station
- Cool refreshments, delicious hot drinks, ice cream, and snacks for small and large appetites
The Bergrestaurant Leiterli will be rebuilt in summer 2026. The result will be a modern, light-filled building with an inviting atmosphere and spectacular mountain views. It will open just in time for the start of the 2026/2027 winter season.
