The best road cycling routes around Gsteig

A pass through the forest, little car traffic, but steep. The descent requires caution here and there, with bad asphalt, cattle grids, and water gullies.

Nice climb from Les Diablerets. Doable (also directly after the Col du Pillon). Especially the last kilometer offers beautiful views and at the top you can see the Mont Blanc glacier (?). There is a small bar at the top but they had no coffee (September).

super mega beautiful here

Here is the link to check if the army has planned any firing in this area. Generally, it is never closed on weekends: https://www.vtg.admin.ch/fr/1201-050-fr

The Rössli has been run as an inn since 1845, wow! During the village fire of Gstaad in 1898, it was fortunately spared from the flames, making it the oldest inn in Gstaad. The charming hotel has 18 rooms and two restaurants. The kitchen skillfully conjures up a blend of modern and traditional cuisine. More info: https://www.gstaad.ch/planen-buchen/buchen/unterkuenfte/detail/posthotel-roessli-7#/

Around the middle of the 19th century, there was even talk of writing off Chillon Castle for demolition and using the stones in the construction of the railway. However, the landscape, the grand castle, and the romantic stories of the former prisoners had long captivated many, and interest in the monument's outstanding historical significance was also awakening. And so, more and more travelers visited the castle, which, from the 1820s onward, could also be viewed from the new steamships on Lake Geneva. While Rousseau had already chosen the castle as the setting for a key scene in his 1761 epistolary novel Julie ou la Nouvelle Héloïse, other writers, such as Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas, were inspired by the place, in addition to Lord Byron. The café next to the castle is now called "Byron." The French painter Gustave Courbet depicted Chillon several times during his stay on Lake Geneva, and Eugène Delacroix, who was influenced by Lord Byron's poems, as well as other artists, also painted views of the moated castle, the image of which became widely known through photography in the age of early tourism.

Superb pass but be careful when leaving Sannen, the end of the climb is full of slopes at 15-16%

Gstaad is located at 1,050 m in the Saanenland region and combines alpine authenticity with stylish charm. Known as an exclusive holiday resort, it is also an ideal starting point for hikes, bike tours, and high-altitude tours in the surrounding area. Highlights: ✅ Access to Geltenhütte, Lauenensee, Wispile, Wildhorn, Sanetschpass, and many more. ✅ Hiking trails & bike routes for all levels – from panoramic paths to alpine challenges. ✅ Charming village center with traditional chalets, boutiques & cafés 🏘️☕ ✅ Perfect base for multi-day tours into the Obersimmental, Wallis, or Freiburgerland. Special Tips: 🔹 Hike or bike to Lauenensee. 🔹 Ascent to the Geltenhütte SAC and continue to Wildhorn. 🔹 Panoramic tour to Wispile – also accessible by cable car. 🔹 Discover cheese and chalet culture 🧀🏡 Recommendation: Summer: Hiking, biking, and nature paradise 🌞 Winter: Cross-country ski trails, ski tours, snowshoeing ❄️ Getting there: By train via Montreux or Zweisimmen, by car via the Simmental.