Lenk: im Simmental - Metschstand
Metschstand is best known in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps for forming part of the Adelboden-Lenk mountain sports area. Above Lenk in the Simmental valley, this open alpine ridge is shaped by high pastures, forests and lift infrastructure, with broad mountain terrain extending across the surrounding slopes. It is a starting point for routes used by skiers and walkers, while Lenk below retains the character of a traditional Alpine resort community. The Simmental is also the home region of the Simmental cattle breed, one of Switzerland’s best-known agricultural exports. Metschstand brings together working mountain pastureland and the organised recreation of the Bernese Oberland.
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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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