Niederhorn mountain run

11.27 km long
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: very difficult
Great panorama
Trail Running
  • 2:50 h
  • 11.27 km
  • 1,380 m
  • 570 m
  • 1,950 m
  • 1,380 m
  • Start: Beatenbucht
  • Destination: Niederhorn

Leave the train to the left (and right) and run from Lake Thun up to the Niederhorn. A total of over 1,400 meters of elevation and over 11 kilometers are run.

The Niederhornlauf trail running route starts in Beatenbucht directly on Lake Thun at 570 meters. After 3.7 kilometers and 560 meters of elevation, you reach Beatenberg. The route continues via Vorsass, Oberburgfeld to the highest point at 1,950 meters and further to the Niederhorn.

Interlaken Tourismus
Interlaken Tourismus

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Depends on weather

Equipment

Basic equipment for trail running

  • Clothing in a multi-layer principle with moisture transport
  • Comfortable running shoes
  • Running socks
  • Trail running / running backpack
  • Sun, rain, and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket and pants)
  • Sufficient provisions and drinking water
  • Sunglasses
  • Blister plasters
  • Headlamp
  • Mobile phone
  • Cash
  • Navigation device/map and compass

The lists for the "basic equipment" and the "technical equipment" are created based on the chosen activity. They do not claim to be complete and serve only as suggestions of what you should pack.

For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your device.

Please ensure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain prohibited items.

Directions & Parking facilities

From Interlaken towards Neuhaus – Beatus Caves to Beatenbucht

From Thun towards Oberhofen – Gunten – Merligen to Beatenbucht

Parking garage of the Niederhorn cable cars (paid)

Bus connection from Interlaken or Thun (STI Line 21) to Beatenbucht.

Additional information

Note the timetable of the Niederhorn cable cars

Niederhornbahn AG
Schmockenstrasse 253
3803 Beatenberg

Tel.: +41 33 841 08 41
info@niederhorn.ch
www.niederhorn.ch

Beatenberg Tourism
Spirenwaldstrasse 168
3803 Beatenberg

Tel.: +41 33 841 18 18
info@beatenbergtourismus.ch
www.beatenberg.ch

Interlaken Tourism
Marktgasse 1
3800 Interlaken

Tel.: +41 33 826 53 00
mail@interlakentourism.ch
www.interlaken.ch

License (master data)

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Address

Niederhorn mountain run
Sigriswil