--- title: "History and Technology in the Niedersimmental" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/tour/history-and-technology-in-the-niedersimmental" description: "The hike goes through the municipalities of Därstetten and Oberwil. Both were ruled by the Lords of Weissenburg in the 13th century. At the start of the hike, the Weissenburg railway stop, head towards the former Weissenburg spa. A pleasant forest path leads to the spa. The thermal spring has been known for about 400 years. With the outbreak of the First World War, the decline of the spa operations began. The fire of the spa building in 1974 meant the definitive end. Drinking the water was said to have healing effects. After the bottling plant was taken over by the large corporation Unifontes, bottling was discontinued in 1988. The association Bad und Thermalquelle Weissenburg aims to preserve and maintain the area and facilities. At a fountain, you can refresh yourself with the mineral water. Continuing towards Morgeten Pass along the Buuschebach, the path now climbs more steeply and then leads over metal stairs to the Leiternweide suspension bridge. It is 111 meters long and 111 meters high. Opened in October 2013, it connects the Leiternweide alp, which was previously only accessible by long detours, and is part of the historic spa route. From here, follow the signposts to Oberwil. Alternately flat or descending, through forest or meadows, it goes over Mursbrunne to Buusche. From the hamlet of Buusche, the hike passes the ruins of Weissenburg castle down to the town of the same name. Now, a short climb remains to the Weissenburg railway stop, the end of the hike." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/67915270/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share History and Technology in the Niedersimmental ============================================= - 7.30 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Hiking Trail Leiterenweid Suspension Bridge Ruins of Hinteres Weissenburgbad - 2:30 h - 7.30 km - 350 m - 350 m - 741 m - 1,030 m - 289 m - - Start: Weissenburg - Destination: Weissenburg **This route offers diverse variety: through forest and over meadows past historic sites and across a suspension bridge from 2013. At the end of the route about 1 km of hard surface, remaining sections almost entirely natural paths.** The hike goes through the municipalities of Därstetten and Oberwil. Both were ruled by the Lords of Weissenburg in the 13th century. At the start of the hike, the Weissenburg railway stop, head towards the former Weissenburg spa. A pleasant forest path leads to the spa. The thermal spring has been known for about 400 years. With the outbreak of the First World War, the decline of the spa operations began. The fire of the spa building in 1974 meant the definitive end. Drinking the water was said to have healing effects. After the bottling plant was taken over by the large corporation Unifontes, bottling was discontinued in 1988. The association Bad und Thermalquelle Weissenburg aims to preserve and maintain the area and facilities. At a fountain, you can refresh yourself with the mineral water. Continuing towards Morgeten Pass along the Buuschebach, the path now climbs more steeply and then leads over metal stairs to the Leiternweide suspension bridge. It is 111 meters long and 111 meters high. Opened in October 2013, it connects the Leiternweide alp, which was previously only accessible by long detours, and is part of the historic spa route. From here, follow the signposts to Oberwil. Alternately flat or descending, through forest or meadows, it goes over Mursbrunne to Buusche. From the hamlet of Buusche, the hike passes the ruins of Weissenburg castle down to the town of the same name. Now, a short climb remains to the Weissenburg railway stop, the end of the hike. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (14%) Trail (47%) Path (39%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Weissenburg - Former Weissenburg spa - Leiternweide suspension bridge – Buusche - Weissenburg Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy mountain boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rain gear, hiking poles, first aid kit, picnic, sufficient liquids, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation** Outbound: by train via Spiez to Weissenburg Return: by train from Weissenburg to Spiez and onward Read more Additional information Bern Hiking Trails Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, Email: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs entirely or partly on marked paths of the mountain hiking trail category. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - guides - Tours 6.59 km - Hiking Trail 9.79 km - Hiking Trail 16.36 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Download GPX file - -