Adventure hike Sigriswil - Thun
- 3:15 h
- 10.89 km
- 133 m
- 366 m
- 558 m
- 793 m
- 235 m
- Start: Bus stop Sigriswil, village
- Destination: City of Thun
From the sunny terrace of Sigriswil, Raft parking lot or a few minutes from the Sigriswil village bus stop, you start over the 180 m high and 340 m long toll panorama bridge to Aeschlen. Past the Panorama restaurant, the trail leads you to Aeschlenstrasse towards Oberhofen. Then follow the marked Bernese hiking paths to Hilterfingen and Hünibach. From Hünibach, you walk directly along the deep blue Lake Thun to Thun. The hike can be shortened at will. Return trip by STI bus or partially by boat is possible.
Alternative to the panorama bridge: themed trail Gumischlucht, start directly after the Sigriswil village bus stop, right into the forest, then follow the themed trail and at the Gunten fork take the steep descent / for Aeschlen definitely choose Aeschlen. The hiking time is extended by about 20 minutes.
Good to know
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Bus stop Sigriswil, village – panorama bridge – Aeschlen – Oberhofen Balmflue – Hilterfingen – Breite - Hünibach boat station – Thun
Alternatively to the panorama bridge, you can take the themed trail through the Gumischlucht gorge.
Equipment
We recommend hiking boots, sun protection, and rain gear.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
By car from Bern via the A6 motorway to Thun North, continue towards Gunten, then turn left towards Sigriswil (approx. 20 minutes).
By car from Bern via the A6/A8 motorway to Interlaken. Then take the exit towards Gunten. In Gunten, take the turnoff to Sigriswil (approx. 25 minutes).Â
ParkingFree parking at the panorama bridge or on Dorfstrasse opposite the Tea-Room Hostettler bakery.
Public transportationFrom Thun, take STI bus line 25 to the bus stop Sigriswil, village or take STI bus line 21 from Interlaken West to the bus stop Gunten, village and then continue with bus line 25 to Sigriswil.
Additional information
Sigriswil-Gunten Tourism
Info-Center Gunten
Seestrasse 81
3654 Gunten
Tel. +41 33 251 11 46
gunten@thunersee.ch
www.sigriswil-tourismus.chInterlaken Tourism
Marktgasse 1
3800 Interlaken
Tel.: +41 33 826 53 00
mail@interlakentourism.ch
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
In summer, refreshing lake baths are available at various spots to enjoy. Tip: Don't forget your swimming gear!
Safety guidelines
The route follows marked trails of the Bernese hiking paths.
