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OSM map layer · LineString
46.48, 7.62 · rel 14249130
46.48, 7.62 · rel 14249130
Via Alpina
16,4 km from Kandersteg to Adelboden through urban area.
Kandersteg
→
Adelboden
linear
16,4km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
39
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
4× monument
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viewpoint ·
on the route
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Place of Fame
monument ·
134 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bed’à’s Memorial
monument ·
256 m off route
0,0 km
0%
B.P. Hill Campfire
monument ·
329 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Taubenfels
viewpoint ·
416 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lötschbergtunnelunglück
monument ·
403 m off route
16,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Via Alpina is 16.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Alpina takes approximately 4h 5min to complete.
No, Via Alpina is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Kandersteg to Adelboden. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Alpina starts at Kandersteg.
Via Alpina is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Via Alpina is maintained and managed by Wanderland Schweiz.
Yes, Via Alpina is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.