Leukerbad: Gemmi Pass
Built around its thermal springs, Leukerbad grew into a mountain spa resort in Valais. Above the village, Gemmi Pass is a high Alpine crossing between the canton of Valais and the Bernese Oberland, reached by a steep ascent from the Dala valley. Its open plateau includes Daubensee, a mountain lake, while limestone walls define the approach to the pass. Gemmi is part of a network of walking routes linking Leukerbad with Kandersteg on the northern side of the Alps. Thermal bathing remains central to Leukerbad’s identity, balancing the resort’s spa tradition with its setting amid rugged mountain terrain.
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Few towns in Valais have a history as closely tied to thermal springs as Leukerbad. Set high in the Dala valley beneath the steep slopes of the Gemmi Pass, this Alpine resort is defined by warm mineral water that rises naturally from the ground and supplies its public baths. The surrounding terrain is markedly different from the broad Rhône valley below: rock faces, mountain pastures and high trails frame a compact settlement built around its spa tradition. The Gemmi Pass has long linked this side of the Alps with the Bernese Oberland. Browse other webcams across Valais to place this mountain setting in a wider geographic context.
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