--- title: "Diemtigtal house route «Vorderes Tal»" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/tour/diemtigtal-house-route-vorderes-tal" description: "The municipality of Diemtigen has succeeded in preserving the settlement character of the valley in an exemplary manner through farsighted local planning. It was awarded the Henri-Louis-Wakker Prize by the Swiss Heritage Society in 1986.The oldest houses in the Diemtigtal date from the 16th century. However, the landscape is shaped by buildings from the second half of the 18th century and the early 19th century. The collaboration of wealthy farmers and skilled craftsmen, including the famous master carpenter Hans Messerli (1720-1806), gave the Diemtigtal its magnificent buildings.The three house routes «Vorderes Tal», «Mittleres Tal» and «Hinteres Tal» show you the most impressive houses and their stories." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/36858902/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Diemtigtal house route «Vorderes Tal» ===================================== - 9.08 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Thematic Trail View of the village of Diemtigen Diemtigen church Bergli above the village of Diemtigen - 3:00 h - 9.08 km - 437 m - 437 m - 670 m - 964 m - 294 m - - Start: Oey-Diemtigen train station - Destination: Oey-Diemtigen train station **The municipality of Diemtigen was awarded the Henri-Louis-Wakker Prize 40 years ago for its building culture and planning. The house route «Vorderes Tal» leads you to the most magnificent houses in the front part of the Diemtigtal Nature Park.** The municipality of Diemtigen has succeeded in preserving the settlement character of the valley in an exemplary manner through farsighted local planning. It was awarded the Henri-Louis-Wakker Prize by the Swiss Heritage Society in 1986. The oldest houses in the Diemtigtal date from the 16th century. However, the landscape is shaped by buildings from the second half of the 18th century and the early 19th century. The collaboration of wealthy farmers and skilled craftsmen, including the famous master carpenter Hans Messerli (1720-1806), gave the Diemtigtal its magnificent buildings. The three house routes «Vorderes Tal», «Mittleres Tal» and «Hinteres Tal» show you the most impressive houses and their stories. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (66%) Trail (28%) Path (3%) Unknown (2%) Asphalt (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Follow the Diemtigtal house route from the Oey-Diemtigen train station to Schuhhaus Wiedmer and turn right here towards Wilerau. Then go up the road to the village of Diemtigen. The first house on the path is in Styg before you reach a variety of magnificent houses in the village of Diemtigen. Here, the signposted detour towards Bergli is worth it before you start the descent to the valley road. After changing the road and valley side, you reach the small village of Bächlen after a short climb. Passing the impressive «Sälbeze-Huus», you walk via Hasli and Feld back to the Oey-Diemtigen train station. The path is marked with brown directional indicators. Read more Equipment Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, food and drinks for the journey Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** Motorway A6 Bern towards Zweisimmen, turn left 1 km after the Simmenfluhtunnel towards the Diemtigtal. Follow the Diemtigtal road 4 km downstream to the village of Oey. Read more **Parking** Free parking spaces are available on the market square (200 meters after the railway crossing on the right side). Alternatively, there are paid parking spaces at the Oey-Diemtigen train station. **Parking rates at Oey-Diemtigen train station:** 4 hrs CHF 4 5 hrs CHF 4.50 6 hrs CHF 5 7 hrs CHF 5.50 8 hrs CHF 6 Read more **Public transportation** By train to Oey-Diemtigen train station Read more Additional information A flyer with an overview map and information about the magnificent buildings is available at the office of the Diemtigtal Nature Park. You can also find exciting background information about the houses along the route in our Diemtigtal Nature Park Bahnhofstrasse 20 3753 Oey T 033 552 26 00 **Open or closed?** Check our **Did you enjoy this route?** We look forward to your review on Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Also possible as an e-bike day tour: Combine all three routes and rent an e-bike at the Naturpark Diemtigtal office. Read more Safety guidelines The hike mainly follows side roads (car traffic). Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Concerts - Meetings, Animation - Meetings, Animation - Place of interest - vélo / bike / Scooter - farm shop/direct sales - barbecue / picnic areas - Tours 6.19 km - Thematic Trail 2.69 km - Thematic Trail 10.20 km - Thematic Trail **outdooractive** Download GPX file - -