Gunten – Oberhofen, on the historic Old Oberländerweg
- 1:20 h
- 4.28 km
- 122 m
- 127 m
- 559 m
- 634 m
- 75 m
- Start: Gunten, village bus stop
- Destination: Oberhofen, ship station or village bus stop
From the STI bus stop Gunten, village, cross the parking lot and turn into Spycherweg, passing the former Pension Restaurant Oberland, which is part of the cultural-historical tour of the municipality of Sigriswil. Just in front of the Spicher bakery, turn right and climb steeply on a short path on the left to the pilgrim's path towards Oberhofen. In the shade of the deciduous forests, this hike is also a pleasure on hot summer days. Impressive views over Lake Thun, to Niesen and to Stockhorn perfectly complement the excursion. A stop at the lake rounds off the wellness tour.
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (20%)Gravel (20%)Path (41%)Asphalt (10%)Trail (10%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Start at the Gunten Info Center – Oertli – Längenschachen- Rebberg Oberhofen – Castle Park – Ship station or Wichterheer bus stop or Oberhofen, village bus stop.
Equipment
We recommend hiking shoes, sun and rain protection.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
By car from Bern via the A6 motorway to Thun Nord, then towards Gunten, (approx. 15-20 minutes).
By car from Bern via the A6 motorway, Thun Nord motorway exit (or from Interlaken West) towards Gunten until Gunten village (approx. 20 minutes).
Return from Oberhofen possible by STI bus or by ship.
ParkingFree parking spaces on Schönbergstrasse in Gunten about 150 m from the starting point.
Public transportationFrom Thun with STI bus line 21 or 25 to the Gunten, village bus stop or with STI bus line 21 from Interlaken West to the Gunten, village bus stop.
Additional information
Sigriswil-Gunten Tourism
Info Center Gunten
Seestrasse 81
3654 Gunten
Tel. +41 33 251 11 46
gunten@thunersee.ch
www.sigriswil-tourismus.chInterlaken Tourism
Marktgasse 1
3800 Interlaken
Tel.: +41 33 826 53 00
mail@interlakentourism.ch
www.interlaken.ch/wandernWant to discover more hikes?
Learn more about the various hiking opportunities in the Bernese Oberland.License (master data)
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
A visit to the Castle Park (shore path) and Oberhofen Castle is a must
Safety guidelines
The route mainly follows signposted paths of the Bernese hiking trails.
