--- title: "Winter hiking trail Justistal" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/tour/winter-hiking-trail-justistal" description: "The Justistal, whose entrance is well marked by the distinctive Niederhorn, is considered a snow-secure winter paradise. It was named after the monk Justus, who once spread the gospel at Lake Thun with his companion Beatus. The prepared winter hiking trail starts from Grön and runs parallel to the cross-country ski trail, with a slight ascent along the Grönbach, which flows into Lake Thun in Merligen. Glittering water in the form of ice formations; a new splendor accompanies the hikers every winter. It continues past Spycherberg, where the legendary «Chästeilet» takes place every autumn, during which the produced cheeses are distributed by lottery according to the cows' milk yield. From there, the impressive, somewhat mystical valley floor of the Justistal opens up, with views to the Hindersberg alpine hut. At the very back: the Sichle, a mountain pass that appears like a sickle from afar and leads west of the Sieben Hengste to Eriz in the Zulgtal. The return of this easy and secluded winter hike follows the same path back to the starting point." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/35904491/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Winter hiking trail Justistal ============================= - 8.62 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Winter Hiking - 2:24 h - 8.62 km - 243 m - 243 m - 1,124 m - 1,368 m - 244 m - - Start: Grönhütte Sigriswil - Destination: Grönhütte Sigriswil In the remote Justistal along the Grönbach, past the site of the well-known «Chästeilet». Between steep mountain slopes further to the very back, where from afar it becomes clear where the Sichelpass gets its name. The Justistal, whose entrance is well marked by the distinctive Niederhorn, is considered a snow-secure winter paradise. It was named after the monk Justus, who once spread the gospel at Lake Thun with his companion Beatus. The prepared winter hiking trail starts from Grön and runs parallel to the cross-country ski trail, with a slight ascent along the Grönbach, which flows into Lake Thun in Merligen. Glittering water in the form of ice formations; a new splendor accompanies the hikers every winter. It continues past Spycherberg, where the legendary «Chästeilet» takes place every autumn, during which the produced cheeses are distributed by lottery according to the cows' milk yield. From there, the impressive, somewhat mystical valley floor of the Justistal opens up, with views to the Hindersberg alpine hut. At the very back: the Sichle, a mountain pass that appears like a sickle from afar and leads west of the Sieben Hengste to Eriz in the Zulgtal. The return of this easy and secluded winter hike follows the same path back to the starting point. Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (100%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Grönhütte Sigriswil - Spycherberg - Hindersberg Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Parking**A public parking lot is located at the starting point near Grön. Read more **Public transportation**This winter hiking trail is not accessible by public transportation. Read more Additional information **Interlaken Tourism** Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Phone: +41 33 826 53 00 **Sigriswil Tourism** Feldenstrasse 1 3655 Sigriswil Tel.: Read more License (master data) Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Gastronomy - Place of interest - mountain railways - Point of view - craft - Tours 3.30 km - Winter Hiking 5.77 km - Winter Hiking 9.51 km - Winter Hiking - Webcams - Media **outdooractive** Download GPX file - - - -