--- title: "Panoramic hike from Mülenen to the Niesen" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/tour/panoramic-hike-from-muelenen-to-the-niesen" description: "From the valley station in Mülenen at 692 m above sea level, follow the hiking trail along the route of the Niesen cable car. The hiking trail winds mainly through the forest up to the Schwandegg mid-station at 1,669 m above sea level. In summer, it remains pleasantly cool in the shade of the trees. If you want to take it easier, we recommend taking the Niesen cable car for the first 1,000 meters of elevation gain. From the Schwandegg mid-station, there are two options: either the direct, somewhat steeper hiking trail in about 2 hours to the Niesen, or the slightly longer, less steep path of about 3 hours via the Oberniesen alp to Cheesbödi and further to the Niesen at 2,362 m above sea level. Once at the top, the Berghaus Niesen Kulm offers seasonal and regional delicacies and a scenic sun terrace. The nostalgic Niesen cable car then brings you back to the starting point in Mülenen on a 30-minute ride.Want to discover more hikes?Learn more about the various hiking opportunities in the Bernese Oberland." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/36015232/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Panoramic hike from Mülenen to the Niesen ========================================= - 7.71 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Hiking Trail - 5:00 h - 7.71 km - 1,650 m - 689 m - 2,339 m - 1,650 m - - Start: Mülenen - Destination: Niesen Kulm A long, challenging mountain hike with 1,700 meters of elevation gain from Mülenen via the Schwandegg mid-station and further up to the Niesen. If you prefer to take it easier, you can take the cable car for the first section and save 1,000 meters of elevation. From the valley station in Mülenen at 692 m above sea level, follow the hiking trail along the route of the Niesen cable car. The hiking trail winds mainly through the forest up to the Schwandegg mid-station at 1,669 m above sea level. In summer, it remains pleasantly cool in the shade of the trees. If you want to take it easier, we recommend taking the Niesen cable car for the first 1,000 meters of elevation gain. From the Schwandegg mid-station, there are two options: either the direct, somewhat steeper hiking trail in about 2 hours to the Niesen, or the slightly longer, less steep path of about 3 hours via the Oberniesen alp to Cheesbödi and further to the Niesen at 2,362 m above sea level. Once at the top, the Berghaus Niesen Kulm offers seasonal and regional delicacies and a scenic sun terrace. The nostalgic Niesen cable car then brings you back to the starting point in Mülenen on a 30-minute ride. **Want to discover more hikes?** Learn more about the various in the Bernese Oberland. Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (9%) Trail (7%) Path (84%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Mülenen - Schwandegg - Niesen Kulm Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** **Via Spiez** In Spiez, drive towards Frutigen and Kandersteg. After about 5 minutes' drive, you reach Mülenen and see the valley station of the Niesen cable car on the right side. **Via Lötschbergtunnel** After passing through Reichenbach, you soon reach Mülenen, where the valley station of the Niesen cable car is located on the left side. Read more **Parking**At the valley station of the Niesen cable car, around 140 paid parking spaces are available on three parking lots. Read more **Public transportation**With the BLS Lötschberger from Bern, you can reach Mülenen station every hour in 38 minutes without changing trains. Note: Mülenen station stops on request. The valley station of the Niesen cable car is easily reachable on foot in 200 meters from Mülenen station. Read more Additional information **Interlaken Tourism** Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Phone: Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author At the Schwandegg mid-station at 1,669 m above sea level, the picnic area with a table and bench as well as a fire pit with wood offers an ideal place for a cozy break. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Gastronomy - Place of interest - mountain railways - Point of view - children's / water playground - Tours 12.97 km - Hiking Trail 14.98 km - Hiking Trail 13.55 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media - Media - Media **outdooractive** Download GPX file - - - -