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title: "Dünzenegg Trail: High above Lake Thun"
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description: "The Dünzenegg Trail leads shortly from the starting point first up to the water reservoir. It then goes moderately steeply, alternating through forest and over meadows to the Stampfhütte. From there you have a magnificent view of Lake Thun and the snow-covered Bernese Alps. The path then leads almost flat to Underi Matte, where the shorter Rüeggers Trail branches off to the left. The longer Dünzenegg Trail leads to the Oberi Matte alpine hut. Then it goes through light forest to Schonegg. From the edge of the forest, there is a wonderful view into the Emmental. It continues up to Dünzenegg and then along the alpine road to the forest entrance. The trail passes Rüeggers Lischenhütte, a place of absolute silence. From Zenggisboden, follow the path back."
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Dünzenegg Trail: High above Lake Thun
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- 8.57 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Snowshoeing

Naturfreundehaus Stampf

Naturfreundehaus Stampf

View of the Sigriswilergrat on the snowshoe route in Oberimatte

Nature Friends House Stampf

- 4:00 h
- 8.57 km
- 440 m
- 440 m
- 1,077 m
- 1,455 m
- 378 m
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- Start: Schwanden (Sigriswil) / Säge
- Destination: Schwanden (Sigriswil) / Säge

**The region around Sigriswil and the stately Sigriswiler Rothorn is a popular hiking area in summer. The sunny location above Lake Thun and the excellent panorama also attract hiking enthusiasts in winter. With little snow, short walks to Wilerallmi or towards Margel are possible. When there is enough snow, the Dünzenegg Trail or the Rüeggers Trail offer wonderful marked snowshoe trails.**

The Dünzenegg Trail leads shortly from the starting point first up to the water reservoir. It then goes moderately steeply, alternating through forest and over meadows to the Stampfhütte. From there you have a magnificent view of Lake Thun and the snow-covered Bernese Alps. The path then leads almost flat to Underi Matte, where the shorter Rüeggers Trail branches off to the left. The longer Dünzenegg Trail leads to the Oberi Matte alpine hut. Then it goes through light forest to Schonegg. From the edge of the forest, there is a wonderful view into the Emmental. It continues up to Dünzenegg and then along the alpine road to the forest entrance. The trail passes Rüeggers Lischenhütte, a place of absolute silence. From Zenggisboden, follow the path back.

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Berner Wanderwege

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Pavements

Gravel (9%)

Street (3%)

Asphalt (36%)

Path (12%)

Trail (34%)

Unknown (6%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

 Schwanden / Säge – Underi Matte – Dünzenegg – Schonegg – Schwanden / Säge

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Equipment

Equipment: snowshoes, ski poles, sturdy, high, grippy and waterproof mountain or winter hiking boots, cold and sun protection, first aid kit, food and warm drinks, mobile phone, possibly gaiters

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Via Thun - Oberhofen - Aeschlen - Schwanden to Säge.

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**Parking**Winter parking available. Please observe signage!

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**Public transportation**

**Starting and finishing point**: Schwanden (Sigriswil) / Säge by bus to Schwanden (Sigriswil) / Säge, change in Oberhofen a.T. / Dorf

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Additional information

Berner Wanderwege, 031 340 01 01, ,

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

• Sirius Planetarium Observatory, Schwanden ob Sigriswil, 033 251 02 44

**Variant: Rüeggers Trail**
Difficulty: easy \| Fitness: medium \| 4.7 km \| 2 h 45 min \| 260 m ascent and descent

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Safety guidelines

**Difficulty**: medium (red) / **Fitness**: difficult

**Signage**

This route is signposted as a snowshoe trail, but not specially prepared.

 **Avalanches**

Increased avalanche danger in spring and during sudden weather changes. Helpful but not obligatory are an avalanche transceiver (LVS device), probe and shovel. Inform yourself about snow conditions and possible avalanche dangers before the tour.

**Behavior**

Do not take unnecessary risks and respect your limits. Always stay on the marked routes. Avoid wildlife if possible, behave quietly. Observe animals from a distance. Pack up your waste and leave no unwanted traces.

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Map

**swisstopo map**: 1208 Beatenberg, 1:25,000

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