Lenk: i. S. Blick auf Betelberg
Lenk straddles the upper Simme in the Bernese Oberland, where a broad alpine valley has long supported scattered farms and pastureland beneath steep, wooded slopes. The river rises nearby at the Siebenbrünnen springs, one of the principal sources of the Simme, before continuing north through the Simmental. Lenk is a mountain resort linked with the Adelboden–Lenk ski area, while its valley floor retains a rural pattern of meadows, barns and detached farmhouses. The wider Simmental gave its name to the Simmental breed of cattle, a Swiss breed now known internationally. Hiking routes, the railway terminus and mountain roads make the village a useful base for exploring the southern part of the canton of Bern.
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Lenk combines a compact Alpine-village character with an expansive high-valley setting in a way that reflects its position at the upper end of the Simmental. The Simme rises nearby at Siebenbrunnen, where several springs emerge from a rock face before the river continues north through the valley. Meadows, working farms and timber chalets remain part of the settlement’s identity, while Betelberg and the Wildstrubel massif shape the surrounding terrain. The Simmental gave its name to the internationally known Simmental cattle breed, recalling the valley’s long agricultural tradition. Lenk is also a base for skiing and hiking in the local mountains. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Lenk and the Bernese Oberland.
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Built around the Aare River and routes across the Swiss Plateau, Bern grew into a canton connecting the federal capital with the Bernese Oberland. Its territory extends from Jura foothills and farmland through the Aare valley to the high Alps around the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The city of Bern, Switzerland’s federal capital, preserves an Old Town inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, while Thun and Interlaken lead towards Lakes Thun and Brienz. Urban institutions, dairy farming and established alpine resorts give the canton a notably broad Swiss character. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Bern relates to its Alpine and plateau surroundings.
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