--- title: "Merligen via Justistal over the charming Grüenebergpass into Eriz" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/merligen-via-justistal-over-the-charming-grueenebergpass-into-eriz" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/85980541/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Merligen via Justistal over the charming Grüenebergpass into Eriz ================================================================= - 19.15 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: very difficult - Great panorama - Hiking Trail Unique natural scenery in the Bernese Oberland - 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 Mountain hike from Merligen through the idyllic Justistal – over the Karrenfelder to Grüenebergpass into Eriz. 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. Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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. Read more Equipment We recommend sturdy footwear as well as sun and rain protection Read more 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). Read more **Parking** Free parking is available near the village of Merligen, e.g. opposite Hotel Beatus or directly at the schoolhouse, Mätteliweg etc. Read more **Public transportation** From 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. Read more Additional information **Sigriswil-Gunten Tourism** Info-Center Gunten Seestrasse 81 3654 Gunten Tel. **Interlaken Tourism** Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Tel.: **Want to discover more hikes?** Find out more about the different in the Bernese Oberland. Read more License (master data) 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. Read more Safety guidelines This route runs entirely on marked trails of the Bernese hiking routes. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Gastronomy - Advent & Christmas Markets - Gastronomy - Place of interest - fitness - Tourist Information - outdoor swimming pools - Tours 5.42 km - Hiking Trail 14.88 km - Hiking Trail 7.97 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media **outdooractive** Contact 3658 Sigriswil Download GPX file - - - -