--- title: "Snowshoe trail Springenboden" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/tour/snowshoe-trail-springenboden" description: "The starting point of the five-kilometer snowshoe route is the Gsässweid parking lot (Springenboden) on the sunny terrace high up in the Diemtigtal Nature Park. The path is marked - but you make the track yourself with your snowshoes. The ascent to Ottenschwand and Neuenstift is rewarded with an impressive panorama of the rear Diemtigtal and Simmental. From the highest point, the descent leads you over snow-covered alpine meadows past solitary alpine huts and distinctive mountain maples. Do you also discover a huge snow sculpture there?" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/37889838/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Snowshoe trail Springenboden ============================ - 5.61 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Snowshoeing View from Ottenschwand Snowshoe trail Springenboden: Pink signposts show the way Snowshoe trail Springenboden with wide views over the Diemtigtal The snowshoe trail Springenboden leads past remote alpine pastures Snowshoe trail Springenboden: Even in winter, the fire pit of the Schwingerweg is an ideal resting place Impressive snow masses on Springenboden - 3:00 h - 5.61 km - 380 m - 380 m - 1,325 m - 1,657 m - 332 m - - Start: Gasthaus Gsässweid (Springenboden), Horboden - Destination: Gasthaus Gsässweid (Springenboden), Horboden **Marked snowshoe route on the sunny terrace of the Diemtigtal. The circular hike takes you through snowy alpine areas and mountain forests and offers an impressive view.** The starting point of the five-kilometer snowshoe route is the Gsässweid parking lot (Springenboden) on the sunny terrace high up in the Diemtigtal Nature Park. The path is marked - but you make the track yourself with your snowshoes. The ascent to Ottenschwand and Neuenstift is rewarded with an impressive panorama of the rear Diemtigtal and Simmental. From the highest point, the descent leads you over snow-covered alpine meadows past solitary alpine huts and distinctive mountain maples. Do you also discover a huge snow sculpture there? Read more Naturpark Diemtigtal Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (14%) Trail (59%) Unknown (27%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Follow the marked route from Gasthaus Gsässweid (Springenboden). After the first ascent, an impressive panorama of the rear Diemtigtal and Simmental opens up from Alp Ottenschwand. From the highest point Neuenstift, the descent leads over snow-covered alpine meadows past solitary alpine huts via the Ahorni (location of a fireplace Schwingerweg and Kompotoi toilet) before you return to Springenboden, the starting point. The path is marked with pink directional signs and a snowshoe symbol. Read more Equipment Sturdy, high footwear, snowshoes and poles, weather-appropriate clothing, provisions and drinks for the trip **Snowshoe rental:** Gasthaus Gsässweid Gsässweid 9 3755 Horboden T 033 681 15 32   Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** Motorway A6 Bern towards Zweisimmen, 1 km after the Simmenfluss tunnel turn left towards Diemtigtal. Follow the Diemtigtal road uphill for 8 km to Horboden. Turn left here and follow the signs "Springenboden" (6 km). Read more **Parking** Between the Springenboden restaurant and Gasthaus Gsässweid there is a large marked parking lot. Read more **Public transportation**By train to Oey-Diemtigen station (Spiez-Zweisimmen line). Continue by post bus to the stop "Horboden, Chirel". From here Springenboden is only accessible on foot (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes).  A dial-a-bus service operates between the "Horboden, Chirel" post bus stop and Springenboden during the winter season (from mid-December to mid-March). The bus runs on weekends and public holidays. The journey must be booked in advance at . The bus runs with a minimum of two passengers. Between Christmas and New Year, the on-demand bus runs daily if at least two people have made a reservation. Read more Additional information The snowshoe trail passes a covered fireplace as well as a toilet (Kompotoi). Flyers with overview maps are available at the Diemtigtal Nature Park office. Diemtigtal Nature Park Bahnhofstrasse 20 3753 Oey T 033 552 26 00 **Open or closed?** Find out in our **Did you enjoy this route?** We look forward to your review on Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author If you hike the snowshoe trail in the opposite direction, you do not have the beautiful panorama behind you, but always in your walking direction. Read more Safety guidelines The hiking time depends on the amount of snow and the condition of the route as well as your fitness. On site you will find moderately steep terrain with occasionally steeper sections on ascent and descent. A certain surefootedness is required for the route. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Point of view - Point of view - Tours 5.47 km - Snowshoeing 3.30 km - Snowshoeing 3.24 km - Snowshoeing **outdooractive** Download GPX file - -