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Scharnachtal: Hotels and Accommodation

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Classification

Scharnachtal is a village in the municipality of Reichenbach im Kandertal in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. The area is traversed by a hiking and mountain hiking route from Reichenbach through the alpine area towards Engelhorn and onwards via Standfluh to Wetterlatte. The route includes the panoramic trail as well as Routes 23 and 24.

Mountain view in Reichenbach im Kandertal Mountain view in Reichenbach im Kandertal Photo: Christoph Strässler via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nature

The Hergisallmend alpine area, associated with the Scharnachtal Burgerbäuert, is a pasture at an altitude of approximately 1,060 to 1,290 metres. On its mountain side, the alpine area is naturally bordered by forest.

Hore am Rüederigs is located in the vicinity of Scharnachtal. Witliflue, Morgenberghorn and Rengghorn are located in the surrounding area.

Trails

The Hergisallmend alpine area can be reached on foot via hiking trails from lower-lying railway stations in the Kandertal, including Route 24.

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History

The von Scharnachthal family owned most of its possessions in the Bernese Oberland, providing a further historical connection for Scharnachtal.

Scharnachtal gave its name to the Alemannic noble family von Scharnachthal. The medieval and early modern dynasty has been documented since the 13th century; in 1590, the family died out in the male line.

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To the overarching travel overview: Reichenbach Im Kandertal.

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