Spring classic above Lake Thun

8.07 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hiking Trail
  • 2:50 h
  • 8.07 km
  • 400 m
  • 740 m
  • 705 m
  • 1,392 m
  • 687 m
  • Start: Heiligenschwendi
  • Destination: Sigriswil

When there is still snow in the Alps and everything around Lake Thun is already in spring bloom, a hike to the Blueme is worthwhile. Various options are available for this. The route described here is attractive because the ascent is manageable and during the descent you continuously enjoy the wonderful panorama of Lake Thun with the high Alps above it.

 

On the opposite side of the REHA Zentrum, we follow the signs towards Blueme and ascend gently through the forest. From the Wolfgruebe junction (P.1245) we continue gaining altitude on the gently defined ridge and soon reach the summit of Blueme with its lookout tower.

Up to the P.1379 junction, we return on the same path. Here we keep slightly left and begin the descent on a wonderful forest path. At Tschingelallmi, we leave the forest and a magnificent panorama opens before us. Partly on a wide ridge over Margelsattel and the summit of Margel, we descend to Tschingel. From Tschingel, there are two options to reach Sigriswil.

Those who want to cross the large panorama bridge follow the signs via Aeschlen to Sigriswil. With a length of 340 meters and a height of 180 meters, the panorama bridge is an amazing structure. Should anyone not dare to cross the bridge, there is also the option to reach Sigriswil via the Gummischlucht from Aeschlen.

If you choose in Tschingel the approximately 20 minutes shorter and somewhat less spectacular path to Sigriswil, you will reach the hidden Grabenmühle along the way. Here, besides a stopover, you can try gold panning or trout fishing. A great final experience for families.

Berner Wanderwege
Berner Wanderwege

Good to know

Pavements

Trail
Street

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Heiligenschwendi - Wolfgruebe - Blueme - Tschingelallmi - Margelsattel - Margel - Tschingel - Aeschlen - Sigriswil

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

Arrival: by bus from Thun station to Heiligenschwendi, stop REHA Zentrum

Return: from Sigriswil village stop to Thun station

Additional information

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

Literature

Hiking book Bernese Oberland by the Bernese Hiking Trails

License (master data)

Safety guidelines

This route runs exclusively on marked trails of the hiking path category

Map

Swisstopo hiking map 253T Gantrisch & 254T Interlaken 1:50,000

Nearby

Address

Spring classic above Lake Thun
Heiligenschwendi