Winter circular trails: Springenboden in the Diemtigtal
Short facts
- start: Springenboden (Horboden)
- destination: Springenboden (Horboden)
- medium
- 6,97 km
- 2 hours 45 minutes
- 230 m
- 1499 m
- 1286 m
- 60 / 100
- 40 / 100
best season
The 15-kilometre winter trails on Springenboden take you through the snow-decked forests and fields along the Diemtigtal’s southern slope, high above the floor of the Diemtigtal Nature Park. The trail via “Alp Ottenschwand” is rather challenging and reaches an elevation of up to 1500 metres above sea level. After the climb, you are rewarded by a stunning view into the back of the Diemtigtal and the Simmental. Back at the start of the trail, winter hikers can warm themselves over a hot drink in one of the mountain lodges.
The shorter options (“Ahorni-Satteli” and “Neuenstift-Satteli”) are perfect for short walks with a relatively steady gradient.
General information
Directions
Springenboden – Ahorni -Chüeweid – Neuenstift – Ottenschwand– Bergli – Springenboden. Variante A: Abzweigungbei Ahorni. Variante B: Abzweigung bei Neuenstift
Safety Guidelines
Diese Route verläuft auf gepfadeten Winterwanderwegen.
Equipment
This route follows paved winter trails. We recommend the following equipment: Sturdy, waterproof hiking shoes, light- to medium-weight backpack, cold protection, sun protection, hiking sticks, first aid kit, snacks, tea in a thermos flask.
Tip
Option(s)
Option A: Ahorni 3 km, 71 metres of elevation gain, highest point 1,400 metres above sea level, hike time 1.5 hrs
Option B: Neuenstift, 147 metres of elevation gain, 5 km, highest point 1,476 metres above sea level, hike time 2 hrs
Getting there
On Autobahn A6, Bern-Thun-Zweisimmen up to the end of the motorway at Simmental (the Simmenfluh tunnel). After the junction for Diemtigtal approx. 20 km to Springenboden.
Parking
Parking is available at the starting point for the hike.
Public transit
With the PostBus from Oey-Diemtigen station to Horboden station. Continue the journey by taxi. Taxi tel: +41 (0)79 616 90 45
Maps
Swisstopo Landeskarte 1227 Niesen 1:25'000
Additional Information
Naturpark Diemtigtal, Bahnhofstrasse 20, 3753 Oey, Tel: 033 681 26 06, Mail: [email protected]
https://www.diemtigtal.ch/info/offen-oder-zu/winterbericht/wintersportbericht-springenboden
Weather
This tour is presented by: Berner Wanderwege, Author: Markus Schluep