Enchanting stalactite caves in the Glütschbach Valley

  • 8.15 km long
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Condition: very easy
  • Great panorama
  • Hiking Trail
  • 2:10 h
  • 8.15 km
  • 210 m
  • 130 m
  • 559 m
  • 654 m
  • 95 m
  • Start: Gwatt Deltapark
  • Destination: Amsoldingen
Discover hidden gorges and caves: One of 13 refreshing adventures on the Bern hiking trails.
An easy hike from Lake Thun over Strättli Hill to the stalactite caves.

From the bus stop, the trail leads to Lake Thun and the Deltapark Vitalresort. It then continues briefly along the Kander River, which was diverted into the lake here over 300 years ago via the Kander Canal. You’ll cross the Strättligsteg footbridge, and the trail leads up a flight of steps and then over Strättli Hill, offering a magnificent view of Lake Thun. At Gwattegg, the trail branches off to the left, passes under the highway, and turns into the Glütschbach Valley at Alti Schlyfi. Through shady woods, the trail follows the idyllic Glütschbach stream to the cool stalactite caves with their bizarre rock formations. The picnic area is the perfect spot for a break. The trail briefly retraces its steps, then branches off to the right and continues on to Amsoldingen.

Berner Wanderwege
Berner Wanderwege

Good to know

Pavements

Street (14%)
Trail (67%)
Asphalt (15%)
Unknown (3%)
Gravel (1%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Gwatt Deltapark – Strättligsteg – Strättlig Tower – Glütschbach Valley – Stalactite Caves – Amsoldingen

Equipment

We recommend the following gear: Lightweight hiking shoes, a lightweight backpack, sunscreen, a rain jacket, a first-aid kit, a light picnic, plenty of water, and a cell phone.

Directions & Parking facilities

Public transportation
Starting point: Gwatt, Deltapark
Take the train to Thun, then continue by bus to Gwatt, Deltapark, or take the boat from Thun to Gwatt Deltapark (lake)

Destination: Amsoldingen, Church
Take the bus to Thun, then continue by train

Additional information

Bern Hiking Trails, 031 340 01 01, info@beww.ch, bernerwanderwege.ch

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License (master data)

Safety guidelines

This route follows only marked trails classified as hiking trails.

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