--- title: "Gunten – Oberhofen, on the historic Old Oberländerweg" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/tour/gunten-oberhofen-on-the-historic-old-oberlaenderweg" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/83126826/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Gunten – Oberhofen, on the historic Old Oberländerweg ===================================================== - 4.28 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: - Hiking Trail Oberhofen-castle-ship-Bluemlisalp-summer-steamship-Niesen-Thun-lake-castles Oberhofen Castle summer castle terrace flowers - 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 Easy hike on the historic Old Oberländerweg from Gunten to Oberhofen with views of Lake Thun. 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. Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (20%) Gravel (20%) Path (41%) Asphalt (10%) Trail (10%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Start at the Gunten Info Center – Oertli – Längenschachen- Rebberg Oberhofen – Castle Park – Ship station or Wichterheer bus stop or Oberhofen, village bus stop. Read more Equipment We recommend hiking shoes, sun and rain protection. Read more 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. Read more **Parking** Free parking spaces on Schönbergstrasse in Gunten about 150 m from the starting point. Read more **Public transportation** From 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. Read more Additional information Sigriswil-Gunten Tourism Info Center Gunten Seestrasse 81 3654 Gunten Tel. Interlaken Tourism Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Tel.: **Want to discover more hikes?** Learn more about the various in the Bernese Oberland. Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author A visit to the Castle Park (shore path) and Oberhofen Castle is a must Read more Safety guidelines The route mainly follows signposted paths of the Bernese hiking trails. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Concerts - Customs, Market - Customs, Market - Place of interest - theme park - Tourist Information - SUP - Tours 2.33 km - Hiking Trail 14.98 km - Hiking Trail 16.05 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media - Media - Media **outdooractive** Download GPX file - - - -