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Kemmeriboden Snowshoe Trail

The Kemmeriboden circular trail is an easy snowshoe circular tour starting and finishing at the well-known Kemmeribodenbad. On the first part of the route, the trail climbs about 120 metres in altitude to the Kemmeri area. With fresh new snow and no existing tracks, you can get out of breath here. Just above Unterkemmeri, however, you are rewarded with a fantastic view.The subsequent descent through the powder snow down to the Emme at Schwand is great fun. From Schwand, you mostly follow the summer hiking trail back to Kemmeribodenbad. Don't miss out on a stop at the unique inn and the legendary Merängge.
MapElevation Profile
Level of difficulty
medium
Distance
4 km
Duration
2:0 h
Ascent
230 m
Descent
230 m
Highest Point
1094 m
Lowest Point
954 m
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The Kemmeriboden circular trail is an easy snowshoeing tour that starts and finishes at the renowned Kemmeribodenbad Hotel. Along the first leg of the trail, the route immediately climbs some 120 metres in elevation up to the area known as Kemmeri. In fresh new snow and with no tracks groomed in advance, this can be quite a challenge, physically. However, once we get above Unterkemmeri, we are rewarded with great views.

The descent that follows, down through powder snow to the Emme river at Schwand is nothing but fun. From Schwand we mostly follow the summer hiking trail back to the Kemmeribodenbad Hotel. A stop at this unique inn that serves the legendary Merängge is simply a must.

Map and elevation profile

Details

Features
Level of difficulty
medium
Distance
4 km
Duration
2:0 h
Ascent
230 m
Descent
230 m
Highest Point
1094 m
Lowest Point
954 m
Condition
Experience
Landscape
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Directions

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Start
Kemmeriboden Bad
Destination
Kemmeriboden Bad

Getting there

  • Public Transport

    Outward and return journey: by rail to Escholzmatt. Then by PostBus to Kemmeriboden Bad

  • Privat Transport

    By car via Schangnau to Kemmeriboden.

Useful information

Safety Information
The route itself is signposted as a snowshoeing trail but is not prepared in any particular way.
Equipment
Recommended gear: Sturdy and waterproof mountain boots, light to medium backpack, protection against the cold, sunscreen, hiking sticks, first-aid travel kit, snacks, tea in a thermos flask, mobile phone.
Additional information
Schangnau Tourist Office, 034 493 31 13