Switzerland's Leukerbad | Daubensee, a sapphire in the Alps!

|Daubensee, a sapphire in the Alps!. 👍 Recommended reason: A high mountain lake at an altitude of 2,200 meters, like a fairyland with a dreamy reflection! Daubensee is a high mountain lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains near the Gemmipass in the Swiss Alps. The lake water here is clear and blue, reflecting the surrounding majestic peaks, like a mirror inlaid in the Alps! ✨ 💡 Why must you come? ✅ A secluded secret place in the Alps with fewer tourists! 🌿 ✅ The lake reflects the snow-capped mountains, as beautiful as a fairyland! 🏔️💙 ✅ Suitable for easy hiking & picnics, super suitable for slow travel! 🚶‍♂️🍱 ✅ You can also see thousands of sheep at the "Migration Festival" in July! 🐑🎉 ⸻ 📅 Travel Guide: How to visit Daubensee? 1️⃣ Take the cable car directly to Gemmipass 🚠 📍 Cable car station address: Leukerbad - Gemmipass Cable Car 💰 Ticket price: CHF 22 for a one-way trip, CHF 34 for a round trip (approximately RMB 170-260) ⏰ Opening hours: 08:30 - 17:00 (may be adjusted in different seasons) It only takes 10 minutes by cable car to reach Gemmipass. After arriving at Gemmipass, you can reach Daubensee with a 20-minute walk! 🚶‍♂️ The scenery along the way is super spectacular, and the Alps are at your feet! ⸻ 2️⃣ Easy hike around the lake (Daubensee Loop) 🏞 📏 Distance: Approximately 5 km, one circle around the lake ⏳ Duration: 1.5 hours (slow walk + photo taking) 🌿 Difficulty: ⭐ (very easy, suitable for everyone) The Daubensee trail is flat and open, suitable for people who like slow travel. Enjoy different angles of the lake while walking, every step is a painting! 💙 When the weather is good, the lake water is as clear as a sapphire, and you can also see the spectacular reflection of the mountains! ⸻ 3️⃣ Participate in the "Alpine Shepherd Festival" every July 🐑🎉 On the last Sunday of July every year, the oldest Shepherd’s Festival in Switzerland is held on the shore of Daubensee! At that time, thousands of sheep will pour into the lakeside from the hillside, and the shepherds will select the "most beautiful sheep". There are also traditional Swiss music, cheese delicacies and other activities, the atmosphere is super lively! 🎶🧀 ⸻ 4️⃣ The lake surface freezes in winter, you can ski & snowshoe hike ❄️ 🌨 Daubensee will be completely frozen in winter, turning into a frozen wonderland! This is one of the few winter hiking destinations in Switzerland. You can put on snowshoes and walk on the frozen lake to feel the quiet beauty of the Alps in winter! ⛷️ ⸻ 🚄 Transportation Guide: How to get to Daubensee? 🚆 Train + Bus + Cable car route: 1️⃣ Take the train from Zurich / Geneva to Leuk station 2️⃣ Transfer to the bus to Leukerbad, the journey takes about 30 minutes 3️⃣ Take the cable car from Leukerbad town directly to Gemmipass, and then walk 20 minutes to reach Daubensee! 🚗 Self-driving route: • It takes about 2.5-3 hours by car from Zurich / Geneva • Park in Leukerbad, then take the cable car up the mountain ⸻ 💗 Other Tips ✔ Best travel season: 🌿 Summer (June-October): Suitable for hiking & watching the lake reflection! ❄️ Winter (December-March): Suitable for snowshoe hiking & skiing! ✔ Equipment recommendation: 🥾 Hiking shoes (there are some gravel roads by the lake) 🕶️ Sunglasses & sunscreen (high mountain ultraviolet rays are strong!) 🍫 Bring some snacks and water, there are almost no shops by the lake! ✔ Who is it suitable for? ✅ People who like slow travel (hiking by the lake is super leisurely) ✅ Photography enthusiasts (reflection + snow-capped mountains, so beautiful!) ✅ Family trips & couple trips (romantic and relaxing) ⸻ 💙 At Daubensee, see the most beautiful reflection of the Alps! There are no crowds here, only lakes, snow-capped mountains and blue sky and white clouds, allowing people to instantly escape from the hustle and bustle and immerse themselves in the pure beauty of nature! Whether it is hiking in summer or enjoying the snow in winter, Daubensee is a high mountain secret place in Switzerland that cannot be missed! 💙 🏔️