Gschwänd

Gschwänd is a locality in Boltigen, Obersimmental-Saanen, Canton of Bern and has an elevation of 1,244 metres. Gschwänd is situated nearby to the locality Bleiki, as well as near I der Bränd.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Jaun Pass and Weissenbach railway station.

Jaun Pass

Mountain saddle

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Jaun Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps linking Charmey and Jaun in the canton of Fribourg with Reidenbach in the canton of Bern. The pass itself is located within the canton of Berne. The pass road was completed in 1878.

Weissenbach railway station

Railway stop

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Weissenbach railway station is a railway station in the municipality of Boltigen, in the Swiss canton of Bern. It is an intermediate stop on the Spiez–Zweisimmen line and is served by local trains only.

Laubegg Castle

Castle

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Boltigen and Zweisimmen.

Boltigen

Village

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Boltigen is a municipality in the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Boltigen is a mixed community, with traits both of a burgess community and a village community. Boltigen is situated 4 km northeast of Gschwänd.