Merligen via Justistal over the charming Grüenebergpass into Eriz
- 6:35 h
- 19.15 km
- 1,242 m
- 765 m
- 566 m
- 1,807 m
- 1,241 m
- Start: Merligen, Beatus bus stop
- Destination: Innereriz, Säge bus stop
A rewarding but demanding mountain hike from Merligen along the Grönbach into the idyllic Justistal. At Hintersberg turn right over Luusbüel, Chumeli, Oberberg – towards Seefeld and continue through the Karrenfelder to Grüenebergpass. Here you are surrounded by unique flora and fauna and have the best views of the monuments of the Bernese Alps. The descent between the Sibe Hängste and the Hohgant into Innereriz takes you through a landscape similar to the Emmental, through forests and over alpine pastures. The return journey is from Innereriz with the STI bus line 41 to Thun.
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Directions
Start from Merligen – Justistal – Seefeld – Grüenebergpass – Innereriz.
Shorter alternative route: Merligen, Beatenbucht bus stop, change to the funicular and gondola to Niederhorn. Hike over the Gemmenalphorn towards Oberberg – Seefeld – Grüenebergpass into Innereriz.
Equipment
We recommend sturdy footwear as well as sun and rain protection
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
By car from Bern via the A6 motorway to Thun Nord, then continue towards Gunten to Merligen village (approx. 20 minutes).
ParkingFree parking is available near the village of Merligen, e.g. opposite Hotel Beatus or directly at the schoolhouse, Mätteliweg etc.
Public transportationFrom Thun with the STI bus line 21 to the Merligen, Beatus bus stop. From the Innereriz Säge terminus with the STI bus line 41 to Thun station.
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
There is the possibility to descend from Grüenebergpass to Habkern and return to Merligen via public transport through Interlaken. The route can also be done in the opposite direction.
Safety guidelines
This route runs entirely on marked trails of the Bernese hiking routes.
