On the way to scenic heights

10.70 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Hiking Trail
  • 3:50 h
  • 10.70 km
  • 590 m
  • 750 m
  • 797 m
  • 1,394 m
  • 597 m
  • Start: Goldiwil
  • Destination: Sigriswil
Enjoyable high-altitude hike across the sunny terrace of Heiligenschwendi to the forest-surrounded observation tower on the Blueme. Delightful are the ever-changing views from Rabeflue, Goldiwil, Blueme and Margel to the impressive pre-Alpine and Alpine panorama. Longer sections on hard surface in the first part of the route.

Following the road you reach the church, the center of the elongated village. Wonderful is the view of the Bernese Alps mountain range, while the gentle crossing of the upper Cholere valley from Hintermatt to Äbnit offers views of the lower Thun lake basin, Belpberg, Gurnigel and Stockhorn range. Into the forest you climb up to the road and reach the Heiligenschwendi Höhenklinik. The path now leads over a forest ridge up to the observation tower on the Blueme.
High above the fir treetops you enjoy a magnificent panoramic view. The descent over the wide ridge of the Margel and via Tschingel to Sigriswil is like a beautiful panorama hike. The deep blue lake contrasts wonderfully with the green meadows surrounding it and with the mountain peaks on the horizon.

Berner Wanderwege
Berner Wanderwege

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Pavements

Trail
Asphalt
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Goldiwil - Heiligenschwendi - Blueme - Sigriswil

Equipment

We recommend the following equipment: light trekking shoes, light backpack, sun protection, rain jacket, pocket pharmacy, light picnic, enough fluids.

Additional information

Association Berner Wanderwege, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-Mail: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch

Literature

Hiking suggestion from the hiking book Thunersee - Frutigland, hiking book series by BWW, order at: http://shop.bernerwanderwege.ch

License (master data)

Safety guidelines

This route runs entirely on hiking trails.

Map

Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 253T Gantrisch

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Contact

On the way to scenic heights
Thun