Around Lake Thun, Thun

5:30 h
16.05 km
500 m
500 m
558 m
863 m
305 m
Start: Thun, train station
Destination: Merligen, Beatus bus stop

The hike from Thun via Jakobshübeli runs along the lower forest edge above Hünibach, Hilterfingen and Oberhofen. After passing through the Riderbach Gorge, the ascent follows to the panoramic height about 200 meters above Lake Thun. Between Aeschlen and Sigriswil, the suspension bridge is toll-based (detour possible). After Endorf, the gentle descent to Merligen follows.

Berner Wanderwege

Pavements

Street

Asphalt

Gravel

Path

Trail

Unknown

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

From Thun train station northwards over the Schwellen-/Göttibach bridge across the Aare, turn left after 90 meters.

Equipment

We recommend the following equipment: good footwear, light backpack, sun protection, rain jacket, first aid kit, sufficient picnic, plenty of fluids, mobile phone.

Directions & Parking facilities

Outbound trip: by train to Thun.

Return trip: from Merligen by STI bus to Thun or Interlaken West

Additional information

Suspension bridge (toll) detour possible via Gumischlucht

License (master data)