Our final day in Berner Oberland brought a mix of sunshine, clouds, and the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. We took the train to Kandersteg, rode the gondola up to Oeschinensee, and started the morning with an exhilarating run on the mountain toboggan before setting out on the Lake Oeschinen Loop. This high-alpine hike wound past waterfalls, cliffs, and wildflower meadows with nonstop views of the glacier-fed turquoise lake below. The terrain was steep and rocky in places, but the scenery was nothing short of spectacular. Along the way, we shared the trail with a few curious cows, including one that tried to steal my lunch right off the beach near the lakeshore. As clouds rolled in, we swapped mountain vistas for lakeside charm, visiting Spiez Castle, taking the Lake Thun ferry, and watching local surfers ride the standing river wave in Thun.
