Panoramic hike from Mülenen to the Niesen
- 5:00 h
- 7.71 km
- 1,650 m
- 689 m
- 2,339 m
- 1,650 m
- Start: Mülenen
- Destination: Niesen Kulm
From the valley station in Mülenen at 692 m above sea level, follow the hiking trail along the route of the Niesen cable car. The hiking trail winds mainly through the forest up to the Schwandegg mid-station at 1,669 m above sea level. In summer, it remains pleasantly cool in the shade of the trees. If you want to take it easier, we recommend taking the Niesen cable car for the first 1,000 meters of elevation gain. From the Schwandegg mid-station, there are two options: either the direct, somewhat steeper hiking trail in about 2 hours to the Niesen, or the slightly longer, less steep path of about 3 hours via the Oberniesen alp to Cheesbödi and further to the Niesen at 2,362 m above sea level. Once at the top, the Berghaus Niesen Kulm offers seasonal and regional delicacies and a scenic sun terrace. The nostalgic Niesen cable car then brings you back to the starting point in Mülenen on a 30-minute ride.
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Pavements
- Street (9%)Trail (7%)Path (84%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Mülenen - Schwandegg - Niesen Kulm
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
Via Spiez In Spiez, drive towards Frutigen and Kandersteg. After about 5 minutes' drive, you reach Mülenen and see the valley station of the Niesen cable car on the right side.
Via Lötschbergtunnel After passing through Reichenbach, you soon reach Mülenen, where the valley station of the Niesen cable car is located on the left side.
ParkingAt the valley station of the Niesen cable car, around 140 paid parking spaces are available on three parking lots.Public transportationWith the BLS Lötschberger from Bern, you can reach Mülenen station every hour in 38 minutes without changing trains. Note: Mülenen station stops on request. The valley station of the Niesen cable car is easily reachable on foot in 200 meters from Mülenen station. Additional information
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- At the Schwandegg mid-station at 1,669 m above sea level, the picnic area with a table and bench as well as a fire pit with wood offers an ideal place for a cozy break.
