Gand

Gand is a hamlet in Boltigen, Obersimmental-Saanen, Canton of Bern. Gand is situated nearby to the locality Stützli, as well as near the hamlet Klein Weissenbach.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Weissenbach railway station and Jaun Pass.

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.

Jaun Pass

Mountain saddle

Photo: Aampv, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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. Jaun Pass is situated 3 km southwest of Gand.

Laubegg Castle

Castle

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Boltigen and Zweisimmen.

Boltigen

Village

Photo: Roland Zumbuehl, CC BY 3.0.

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 3 km north of Gand.