--- title: "Winter hiking trail Springenboden" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/tour/winter-hiking-trail-springenboden" description: "With the three variants of the winter hiking trail at Springenboden, you can design your hike entirely according to your wishes: the shortcuts via Ahorni or Chüeweid are ideal for shorter walks with little altitude difference. The route via Otteschwand is rather demanding, but the ascent to 1500 m above sea level is rewarded with an impressive view into the rear Diemtigtal and Simmental. Do you feel like something warm or want to enjoy the last sun rays on a terrace? Back at the starting point, the restaurants are ideal for that.Shortcut variant A \"Ahorni\": 3 km, 1 hourShortcut variant B \"Chüeweid\": 5 km, 1.5 hours." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/37889456/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Winter hiking trail Springenboden ================================= - 6.83 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Winter Hiking Winter landscape at Alp Ottenschwand Springenboden with a view of Wiriehorn and Schwarzenberg Winter hiking trails Springenboden Snowy views of Springenboden - 2:15 h - 6.83 km - 240 m - 240 m - 1,285 m - 1,499 m - 214 m - - Start: Gsässweid guesthouse (Springenboden), Horboden - Destination: Gsässweid guesthouse (Springenboden), Horboden **The winter hiking trail takes you through deeply snow-covered forests and meadows, high above the valley floor of the Diemtigtal Nature Park and always offers you an impressive wide view.** With the three variants of the winter hiking trail at Springenboden, you can design your hike entirely according to your wishes: the shortcuts via Ahorni or Chüeweid are ideal for shorter walks with little altitude difference. The route via Otteschwand is rather demanding, but the ascent to 1500 m above sea level is rewarded with an impressive view into the rear Diemtigtal and Simmental. Do you feel like something warm or want to enjoy the last sun rays on a terrace? Back at the starting point, the restaurants are ideal for that. Shortcut variant A "Ahorni": 3 km, 1 hour Shortcut variant B "Chüeweid": 5 km, 1.5 hours. Read more Naturpark Diemtigtal Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (28%) Trail (35%) Unknown (1%) Street (36%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Follow the winter hiking trail from Springenboden to Ahorni, before the path rises via Chüeweid, Neuenstift to Otteschwand. Far away from everyday life, you will be rewarded with an impressive panorama into the rear Diemtigtal and Simmental. From Bärgli, you will already start the descent back to the starting point. Variant A: Junction at Ahorni Variant B: Junction at Neuenstift Read more Equipment Sturdy footwear with non-slip soles, weather-appropriate clothing, provisions and drinks for the journey Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** Motorway A6 Bern towards Zweisimmen, turn left 1 km after the Simmenfluhtunnel towards Diemtigtal. Follow the Diemtigtal road into the valley for 8 km to Horboden. Turn left here and follow the signs to "Springenboden" (6 km). Read more **Parking** Between the Springenboden restaurant and the Gsässweid guesthouse, there is a large signposted parking lot. Read more **Public transportation**By train to Oey-Diemtigen station (Spiez-Zweisimmen line). Then by postbus 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 different variants of the winter hiking trail lead past a covered fireplace and a toilet (Kompotoi). Flyers with overview maps are available at the office of the Diemtigtal Nature Park. Diemtigtal Nature Park Bahnhofstrasse 20 3753 Oey T 033 552 26 00 **Open or closed?** Check our **Did you like this route?** We look forward to your review on Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author A visit to the Schwinger pavilion is worthwhile: alongside exciting portraits of the wrestling champions, you will find here a product refrigerator with Diemtigtal specialties. Read more Safety guidelines Be prepared for possible icy spots along the circular hike. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Point of view - Point of view - Tours 6.97 km - Winter Hiking 6.66 km - Winter Hiking 5.26 km - Winter Hiking **outdooractive** Download GPX file - -