- 05:00 h
- 1,240 m
- 270 m
- 1,349 m
- 2,336 m
- 987 m
- 10.99 km
- Start: Springenboden
- Destination: Niesen peak
After refreshments at the Gsässweid inn in Springenboden, the five-hour hike up to the Niesen summit begins. The magnificent distant view is your constant companion. On the way, the Hoschüpfe viewing platform offers breathtaking views of mountain peaks, Lake Thun and the wide valleys of the Simmental and Diemtigtal valleys. After 1243 metres in altitude, there it is: the Niesen summit. Enjoy your time up here before the Niesen cable car takes you back down to the valley.
Good to know
Best to visit
suitable
Depends on weather
Directions
The mountain trail is marked with yellow direction signs and leads from "Springenboden" via "Unterer Drune" to the "Hoschüpfe" viewing platform. From here the trail leads via "Geeri" and "Chummli" to "Untere Stalde" and via "Obere Stalde" up to the summit and the Niesen mountain station.
Equipment
Good mountain boots and weatherproof mountain clothing (sun/rain protection), hiking poles, pocket first-aid kit, rucksack with sufficient drinks and food
Directions & Parking facilities
This hike is part of the bookable package «Panoramawanderung Springenboden-Niesen» with car transfer from Oey-Diemtigen to Springenboden and train ride from Niesen Kulm to Mülenen. Outside of this offer, the arrival and departure is inconvenient.
Buy your discounted hiking ticket online in the BLS AG webshop:
Hiking ticket Springenboden - Niesen
Buy your discounted hiking ticket online in the BLS AG webshop:
Hiking ticket Springenboden - Niesen
This hike is part of the bookable package "Panoramawanderung Springenboden-Niesen" with car transfer from Oey-Diemtigen to Springenboden and train ride from Niesen Kulm to Mülenen. Outside of this offer, the arrival and departure is inconvenient.
Additional information
A hiking flyer with an overview map is available from the Diemtigtal Nature Park office.
Diemtigtal Nature Park
Bahnhofstrasse 20
3753 Oey
Phone 033 552 26 00
info@diemtigtal.ch
www.diemtigtal.ch
Open or closed?
Find out in our > Summer sports report
Diemtigtal Nature Park
Bahnhofstrasse 20
3753 Oey
Phone 033 552 26 00
info@diemtigtal.ch
www.diemtigtal.ch
Open or closed?
Find out in our > Summer sports report
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Those who would like to extend the hike as a two-day excursion can book an overnight stay with breakfast at the Gsässweid inn on Springenboden and end the day of arrival high up in the Diemtigtal in the home of Wenger Kilian. Groups are also very welcome. Info & booking: www.gsaessweid.ch (in German only)
Safety guidelines
Despite the motto "If the Niesen summit has a hat, the weather will be fine", it is important to pay attention to the weather situation
The Panorama Trail leads through pastures with cattle and along fenced flocks of sheep, which are guarded by dogs. It is recommended that you do not bring a dog on the hike. Please note the corresponding information boards on site
A section of the trail also leads through a summer pasture with cattle
The Panorama Trail leads through pastures with cattle and along fenced flocks of sheep, which are guarded by dogs. It is recommended that you do not bring a dog on the hike. Please note the corresponding information boards on site
A section of the trail also leads through a summer pasture with cattle
