Gasterngesicht

Gasterngesicht is a scenic viewpoint in Kandersteg, Frutigen-Niedersimmental, Canton of Bern. Gasterngesicht is situated nearby to the recreation area Feuerstelle, as well as near the forest Schleifenwald.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Doldenhorn and Balmhorn.

Doldenhorn

Peak

The Doldenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. On its north side is Lake Oeschinen. Doldenhorn is situated 2½ km northeast of Gasterngesicht.

Balmhorn

Peak

Photo: Telnet, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Balmhorn is a mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. Its summit ridge lies on the border between the cantons of Bern and the Valais. It was first climbed by Frank Walker, Horace Walker and Lucy Walker, with guides Jakob Anderegg and Melchior Anderegg on 21 July 1864. Balmhorn is situated 3½ km southwest of Gasterngesicht.

Hockenhorn

Peak

Photo: Mison, CC BY 3.0.

The Hockenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. Its summit is 3,293 metres high and lies between the upper Kandertal and the Lötschental. Hockenhorn is situated 3½ km southeast of Gasterngesicht.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lauchernalp and Kippel.

Lauchernalp

Village

Lauchernalp is an alp and resort area in the Swiss Alps, located in the canton of Valais. It sits on a sunny terrace, between 1,900 and 2,100 metres above sea level, overlooking the Lötschental above Wiler. Lauchernalp is situated 6 km southeast of Gasterngesicht.