The panoramic hike from the Niesen into the Diemtigtal offers you magnificent views of the Simmen and Diemtigtal valleys and Lake Thun. The cable car takes you to the Niesen Kulm mountain station at 2336 m above sea level in 26 minutes. You hike along the marked mountain path into the Diemtigtal and reach the Gsässweid guesthouse after around 4.5 hours.
Numbers of the panoramic hike- 4 hours 30 minutes hiking time
- 11 kilometre route
- 250 metres ascent
- 1235 metres descent
- 32 beds in dormitory
- 14 beds in double rooms
What does the offer include?
- Ticket for the ascent with the Niesen cable car
- Dinner and breakfast at Gasthaus Gsässweid
- Overnight stay in dormitory (extra charge for double room)
- Return transport to Oey-Diemtigen railway station or to the valley station of the Niesen cable car
Equipment
- good mountain boots
- weatherproof clothing
- Headgear, sunglasses and sun cream
- Pocket first-aid kit
- Rucksack with food and enough drinks
- possibly hiking sticks
Book now
The offer is bookable from June to October on request at the office of the Diemtigtal Nature Park. We recommend an early reservation. Find out about our > general terms and conditions.
Good to know
The hiking trail may pass through a herd of sheep with guard dogs in the Geeri area. Please pay attention to the signs at the beginning of the pasture and behave accordingly. A section of the trail also passes through a summer pasture with cattle.