Güggisgrat with panoramic view

16.30 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Hiking Trail
  • 5:00 h
  • 16.30 km
  • 337 m
  • 1,400 m
  • 1,104 m
  • 2,063 m
  • 959 m
  • Start: Niederhorn
  • Destination: Beatenberg

High above Lake Thun, a path runs above the tree line along the Güggisgrat. Besides the various wildlife, a phenomenal panoramic view of the Bernese Alps is captivating.

It is recommended to first hike westwards along the mountain house to the end of the ridge, as from here you can admire a magnificent view of Lake Thun, the surrounding towns, and as far as the Jura mountains. Crossing alpine pastures, you reach the Bugfeldstand, the highest point of the hike. With some luck, you may spot an eagle or the bearded vulture during its patrol flight or encounter chamois. From the Burgfeldstand to the Gemmenalphorn extends the area of ibex and snow grouse. Flower lovers will find numerous alpine flowers here. A particularly beautiful viewpoint is on the Gemmenalphorn, where the view eastwards opens up to the Sieben Hengste, the Hohgant, and the entire Seefeld area. Next follows a steep path descending from the Gemmenalphorn over the Laubenegg towards Seefeld Oberberg, past the karst area, between the cliffs down into the Justistal. On the left rises the Güggisgrat and on the right towers the Sigriswilergrat. You enter the Justistal near Hinterstberg, where a refreshment break is possible in an alpine hut. With arrangement with the herdsman, you might watch the cheese-making process. Cheese, butter, and other dairy products from this alpine farming area are available for purchase on request. The Justistal is populated with grazing cattle and between 150 and 200 deer. From mid-August during the rutting season, the roaring of the stags can be heard. Most of the path follows the stream through alpine pastures to Grön. From there, the route continues towards Beatenberg along the asphalt road. The view of the lake is wonderful, stretching from Faulensee to Thun.

Berner Wanderwege
Berner Wanderwege

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Pavements

Path
Trail
Asphalt
Street

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Niederhorn - Burgfeldstand - Gemmenalphorn - Justistal - Beatenberg

Equipment

We recommend the following equipment: sturdy hiking boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone.

Directions & Parking facilities

Outbound journey: by train to Interlaken West. Then by bus to Beatenberg, Niederhorn valley station. By train up to Niederhorn.

Return journey: from Beatenberg Niederhorn cable car by bus or funicular

Additional information

Bernese Hiking Trails Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-Mail: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch

License (master data)

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Safety guidelines

This route runs entirely or partly on mountain hiking trails.

Map

Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 254T Interlaken

Nearby

Address

Güggisgrat with panoramic view
Beatenberg