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Schweizer schule STECHELBERG
Ski- &
Snowboard
Kinderland | Klassen- & Privatunterricht | Ski Alpin | Snowboard | Telemark | Renntraining The ski region “Mürren – Schilthorn” is the HISTORY
Wengen
Stechelberg is a small alpine village in the
highest skiing area in the Bernese Ober-
Lauterbrunnen Valley. The wild beauty of
land with impressive mountain views. Di-
rectly situated at your doorstep, be enticed the landscape astounds people from all
by the steep slopes, long downhill runs and over the world. The valley is surrounded
breathtaking mountain views. The winter by stunning mountain peaks inviting you
sport area Kleine Scheidegg – Männlichen to hike or relax amongst nature. The first
is easily and quickly accessible by bus settlers arrived in Stechelberg around
WENGEN
(free) and train. Nordic sports enthusiasts 1750 which is also the year when the
will be inspired by the cross country course name “Stechelberg” appears for the first
time in historical records. The name de-
to Lauterbrunnen. Relaxation in the refres-
Information & Reservation : T 0041 33 855 20 22 | info@skiwengen.ch | www.skiwengen.ch nature are guaranteed in Stechelberg. 910 2 and “Schwarzmönch” which surround the
hing mountain air and vivid encounters in scribes the sharp cliffs of the “Mürrenfluh”
village. In 1868, the Stechelberg school
house was built. In 1950, the Post Bus
METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL
50.9 km
AREA
route between Stechelberg and Lauter-
POPULATION
construction of the Schilthorn cable car in
400
BEDS FOR GUESTS 203 brunnen began operation and with the
LANGUAGE GERMAN 1965, the village of Stechelberg became
easily accessible for tourism. The remains
Summer + of an iron ore smelting plant can be found
at Trachsellauenen. The area was declared
Winter a protected nature reserve to preserve its
present condition. The residents of Stech-
EST 1937
elberg live mainly from traditional farming
Camping Jungfrau • Wintercamping and tourism.
Lauterbrunnen
• Bed & Breakfast
• Bungalows
• Restaurant
• Supermarket
• Free Skishuttle

Camping Jungfrau, Weid 406, CH-3822 Lauterbrunnen
Tel: +41 (0)33 856 20 10, www.campingjungfrau.swiss, info@campingjungfrau.swiss