Experiences in Beatenberg

The section Niederhorn – Gemmenalphorn was awarded a gold medal as the most beautiful hiking trail in Switzerland. The hike offers impressive views of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, many other peaks of the Bernese Alps, and Lake Thun. No hard surfaces.

Popular and well known are the hiking trails over Gemschiflue or the middle station Vorsass between Niederhorn and Beatenberg. But who has ever heard of the Bireflue? The rocky cliffs lie inconspicuously in the wooded southeastern slope of the Niederhorn and are crossed by a very excitingly laid out hiking trail. The view from the summit of the Bire, which is reached via a dizzying staircase construction, is magnificent.

High above Lake Thun on the sunny terrace, around 1100 m above sea level, starts the technically demanding trail, which leads very action-packed down to Beatenbucht.

After a short warm-up stretch slightly downhill, it steadily goes uphill. A total of over 800 meters of elevation is covered.

After a short warm-up section slightly downhill, the route continuously ascends. A total of over 600 meters of elevation gain and more than 11 kilometers are covered.

After a short warm-up stretch slightly downhill, it goes uphill up to the Niederhorn. A total of over 970 meters of elevation and over 19 kilometers are run.

A varied route with two ascent and descent sections at Beatenberg.

The circular route with a magnificent panorama takes you along the Sundgraben towards Hohwald and via Amisbüel back to the starting point.

A beautiful circular route with a magnificent panorama leads you over Burgfeld to Vorsass and above the village of Beatenberg back to the starting point.

Spectacular rocky paths with wide and deep views lead to the golden-yellow harbingers of spring above the village of Beatenberg. At the most beautiful viewpoint, the auricles shine at the Bireflue. They are only accessible to visitors who are sure-footed and not afraid of heights. The hike is not recommended in wet and icy conditions.

Already on the ascent to the Niederhorn it becomes clear: this hike offers a magnificent panorama! Upon reaching the Niederhorn, the hike leads along the Güggisgrat through heath and moor landscapes with views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Ibex, chamois, and marmots can also be spotted; it’s worth bringing binoculars. After reaching Burgfeldstand, the route continues on a partly exposed path secured with ropes. This section requires sure-footedness and no fear of heights. Alternating uphill and downhill, we now reach the Gemmenalphorn, whose 360° panorama invites you to linger. The path then continues over limestone rocks to the Chüematte, followed by the final section to Waldegg through an attractive cultural landscape with flower-rich pastures.