The pyramid-shaped peak of the Niesen watches over the southern shore of Lake Thun and accompanies you on this scenic hiking tour. The first stage ends with a walk across the Gummischlucht gorge, after which you continue on to lively Interlaken. Spectacular suspension bridges, the Beatus Caves and the Weissenau Nature Reserve make the following days an extremely entertaining and idyllic pleasure. In the picturesque bay of Spiez you will make a short stopover before your hike ends at the foot of the Niesen.

Tour character: Well accessible paths lead around Lake Thun. Good basic fitness is required for the sometimes long stages. A special highlight is the crossing of the various suspension bridges on the northern shore of the lake.

Valid: March 19 – October 16, 2022

Day 1: Arrival in Thun
Arrival in Thun. Free time at leisure to explore the charming medieval town,  gateway to the Bernese Oberland.

Day 2: Thun – Sigriswil
From the historic city of Thun with its medieval castle, the hike leads past idyllic places like Hünibach and Aeschlen. Shortly afterwards, the spectacular Sigriswil panoramic bridge high above Lake Thun is waiting to be crossed.
Details: approx. 4 h, 12 kilometers ↑ 640 m ↓ 400 m

Day 3: Sigriswil – Interlaken
From Sigriswil, the route leads to Merligen on the lakeside, where the pilgrims path towards Interlaken is reached. At the foot of the Niederhorn, the path leads past the St. Beatus Caves. In addition to the lakeside trail through the nature reserve (Aare estuary into Lake Thun), the towns of Unterseen and Interlaken invite you to linger.
Details: approx. 5 h, 17 kilometers ↑ 460 m ↓ 700 m

Day 4: Interlaken – Spiez
Along Lake Thun the hike leads via Därligen to Meielisalp above Leissigen. Above the Spissibach, the suspension bridge provides an enchanting panorama. Via Krattigen, the trail takes you past the Faulensee lake to Spiez with its castle and vineyards, laying in the most beautiful bay in Europe.
Details: approx. 6 h, 20 kilometers ↑ 740 m ↓ 760 m

Day 5: Spiez – Thun
This route leads back to Thun via the Spiezberg and the tranquil lakeside path along Lake Thun. A detour to the church of Einigen illustrates the 1,300-year-old cultural history of Lake Thun. Finally, numerous restaurants await tired hikers in the town.
Details: approx. 4 h, 14 kilometers ↑ 340 m ↓ 340 m

Day 6: Departure or extra days

No minimum number of participants

• 5 nights including breakfast at 4* and 3* hotels
  
• Daily Luggage transfer
• Crossing Suspension bridge Sigriswil
• Carefully elaborated route description
• Detailed travel documents
  
• GPS data available
• Service Hotline

Not included

Rides with public transportation, tourist tax

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