Via Alpina Étape 15 : Adelboden - Lenk

The place

#### Peaceful Ascent along the Glisbach Stream The walk along the Glisbach stream is a gentle climb through forests and moorland, passing by the Hahnenmoospass, before descending towards Lenk, beautifully situated in the Hinter Simmental basin, with spectacular waterfalls and the Wildstrubel massif as the perfect backdrop. #### Discovering Adelboden The renowned holiday resort of Adelboden has managed to preserve its typical village atmosphere. Equipped with a variety of gondolas, cable cars and other mountain transport, this picturesque village at the foot of Mount Wildstrubel is one of the most exciting holiday destinations in the Bernese Oberland, with a wide range of activities. The path then turns towards the Allebach river, revealing a clear view of the Engstligen falls and Mount Wildstrubel. #### Route through Nature The trail leaves the paved road to follow the gravel path along the Allebach. Shortly after, the Via Alpina turns south again, following the Glisbach stream. A narrow path leads to Adelboden Geils via Ribestalde and Adelboden Bergläger. #### Hahnenmoos Pass and its Winter Panoramas From there, a paved trail winds through a sumptuous moorland landscape to the Hahnenmoos pass. In winter, the highest point of this section is at the heart of the Adelboden-Lenk ski area. To the south, the Wildstrubel, the surrounding mountains and the Plaine Morte glacier come into view. #### The Origins of the Simme: Sieben Brünnen Near the glacier, seven springs gushing from the rocks and creating white foam form the source of the Simme river, known as the 'Sieben Brünnen' (Seven Springs). #### Descent towards the Resort of Lenk From the top of the pass, a wide panorama and a view of the magnificent Simmental valley open up before you. On a gravel path and through meadows, the trail passes countless cosy chalets on the way down to Lenk station. #### The Benefits of the Springs of Lenk Tourism in Lenk began with its sulphur springs, renowned for their benefits for rheumatism and respiratory illnesses. Even today, visitors to the thermal baths enjoy the positive effects of the water.