--- title: "Homad snowshoe trail" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/tour/homad-snowshoe-trail" description: "The snowshoe hike up the Homad starts from the top station of the Wiriehornbahnen at Nüegg, which you can reach easily by chairlift. From here, the circular trail follows the toboggan run for a short while before the ascent to the Homad begins. Once at the top, it’s well worth taking a long break – if only for the panoramic views – before heading back to the starting point. Operating data and prices Wiriehornbahnen:www.wiriehorn.ch" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/37890694/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Homad snowshoe trail ==================== - 4.66 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Snowshoeing View from Homad of the start of the snowshoe route - 4:00 h - 4.66 km - 450 m - 450 m - 1,412 m - 1,862 m - 450 m - - Start: Wiriehorn mountain station (Nüegg), Zwischenflüh - Destination: Wiriehorn mountain station (Nüegg), Zwischenflüh **This demanding tour takes you to the top of the Homad. After the ascent, you will be rewarded with a great panoramic view. You can even see Lake Thun from up here.** The snowshoe hike up the Homad starts from the top station of the Wiriehornbahnen at Nüegg, which you can reach easily by chairlift. From here, the circular trail follows the toboggan run for a short while before the ascent to the Homad begins. Once at the top, it’s well worth taking a long break – if only for the panoramic views – before heading back to the starting point.  **Operating data and prices Wiriehornbahnen:** Read more Naturpark Diemtigtal Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From the Wiriehorn (Nüegg) mountain station, follow the signposts towards the former valley station of the Homad ski lift (toboggan run). This is where the snowshoe trail branches off to the left. From here, keep following the signposts and the ascent to the Homad begins. Once you reach the top, the trail leads back down the other side of the lift to the Homad lift’s valley station and back to the Wiriehorn (Nüegg) mountain station.   The trail is signalled with pink directional signs and a snowshoe symbol. You are on the edge of wildlife rest zones and wildlife protection areas. Please keep to the signposts and do not leave the recommended route. Read more Equipment Sturdy, high footwear, Snowshoes and poles, clothing appropriate for the weather, food and drinks for the way **Snowshoe hire:** Stucki Sport Riedli 11 3756 Zwischenflüh T 033 684 14 42 Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Motorway A6 Bern direction Zweisimmen, 1 km after the Simmenfluhtunnel turn left direction Diemtigtal. Follow the Diemtigtal road into the valley for 11 km to the Wiriehorn valley station. From here, the Wiriehorn cable car takes you up to the Nüegg mountain station (note operating times: ). Read more **Parking**At the Wiriehorn valley station you will find parking spaces for which a fee is charged. Read more **Public transportation**By train to Oey-Diemtigen station (Spiez-Zweisimmen line). Continue by post bus to the stop «Riedli, Talstation Wiriehorn». From here, the Wiriehorn cable car takes you up to the Nüegg mountain station (note operating times: ). Read more Additional information Flyers with an overview map are available from the Diemtigtal Nature Park office. Diemtigtal Nature Park Bahnhofstrasse 20 3753 Oey T 033 552 26 00 **Open or closed?** Find out in our Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author We recommend that you take a nice picnic with you on this tour. At the highest point of the tour, on the Homad, it is a good place to rest and take one or two souvenir photos. Share your experiences under #naturparkdiemtigtal Read more Safety guidelines The hiking time depends on the amount of snow and the condition of the route as well as your physical condition. The route has a demanding ascent and descent. Surefootedness and fitness are required for this tour.  Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Gastronomy - Customs, Market - Place of interest - mountain railways - climbing - vélo / bike / Scooter - Tours 3.30 km - Snowshoeing 3.24 km - Snowshoeing 3.47 km - Snowshoeing - Webcams - Media - Media **outdooractive** Download GPX file - -