From Kandersteg it's a scenic 5km hike up to the Blausee – named after its startling shade of blue – and its nature park. The restaurant on its shore serves the organic trout caught here. Bus 230 also runs here hourly from the station (Sfr6.80, 11 minutes)
Blausee
Bernese Oberland
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