Hiking from the Niesen into the Diemtigtal, you have a magnificent view of Lake Thun and the Simmen and Diemtigtal valleys.
The 3.5 km long route up Niesen Kulm is divided into two sections. The 26-minute ride with the two funiculars up "the swiss pyramid" provides an impressive panorama of Lake Thun and the Kander valley. Once you reach the top station, a wonderful panoramic view of the neighbouring valleys and the peaks of the Bernese Oberland awaits you. The signposted mountain trail to the neighbouring Diemtigtal leads over alpine meadows, through forests and stone fields to the village of Oey.
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Directions
If your destination is Oey railway station, turn right and follow the path via "Bruchgeere" via "Zünegg" to "Hasli", where you tackle the last descent to the railway station.
Alternatively, you can continue straight on at "Geeri" until you reach the "Hoschüpfe" viewing platform. Here you get a last view over Lake Thun before you reach the "Springenboden" area via "Untere Drunen". The hiking trail leads you from here down to the valley road in Horboden, where you can either hike along the valley hiking trail to Oey or return by PostBus from "Horboden, Wirtschaft".
By the way: If you book an overnight flat rate at the Gsässweid Inn from the Diemtigtal Nature Park office, you will spend the night in a dormitory or double room and be taken back to the Oey-Diemtigen or Mülenen railway station the next day after breakfast.
Safety guidelines
The Panorama Trail leads through pastures with cattle and along fenced flocks of sheep, which are guarded by dogs. It is recommended that you do not bring a dog on the hike. Please note the corresponding information boards on site.
Equipment
- Mountain boots
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Sun protection
- Hiking poles
- Food and sufficient drinks for the way
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Directions
Parking rates
for 5 hours: Fr. 5
for the whole day: Fr. 8
Season parking card for Fr. 60 per vehicle
Public transit
The funicular takes you to the Niesen Kulm mountain station every 15 minutes.
Additional information
Diemtigtal Nature Park
Bahnhofstrasse 20
3753 Oey
Phone 033 552 26 00
[email protected]
www.diemtigtal.ch
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