--- title: "Panoramic hike into the Saanenland" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/panoramic-hike-into-the-saanenland" description: "Already at the mountain station of the Rinderberg cable car, the impressive panorama captivates you. The panoramic view is completely overwhelming after overcoming some altitude on the broad, well-developed ridge path over the Gandlouenegrat: from Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau through Wildstrubel and Diablerets to the Fribourg Alps extends a glowing ring of magnificent peaks. Ahead lies the striking elevation of Giferspitz. A slight descent leads to the alpine hut of Parwenge, where the path turns westward and now leads along the south flank of Horntube with the finest views of Saanenland. In the depths lies the Turbach valley, belonging to the municipality of Saanen, which has been able to preserve its character shaped by mountain agriculture until today. On the broad, gravelled farm road, you continue descending lightly to the alpine hamlet Hornberg/Uf de Chessle. After a short ascent, the Hornflue is bypassed to the west, and soon the chair lift mountain station Horneggli is in sight. The view into the Saanenland, over to the Gastlosen and into the Simmental is wonderful." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/29699585/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Panoramic hike into the Saanenland ================================== - 6.28 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Hiking Trail - 2:00 h - 6.28 km - 135 m - 440 m - 1,770 m - 2,078 m - 308 m - - Start: Rinderberg - Destination: Horneggli **Easy hike over the heights between the two Simmen. The high trail over the Turbach valley offers an incomparable panoramic view of the peaks of the Upper Simmental and Saanenland. Entirely natural surface.** Already at the mountain station of the Rinderberg cable car, the impressive panorama captivates you. The panoramic view is completely overwhelming after overcoming some altitude on the broad, well-developed ridge path over the Gandlouenegrat: from Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau through Wildstrubel and Diablerets to the Fribourg Alps extends a glowing ring of magnificent peaks. Ahead lies the striking elevation of Giferspitz. A slight descent leads to the alpine hut of Parwenge, where the path turns westward and now leads along the south flank of Horntube with the finest views of Saanenland. In the depths lies the Turbach valley, belonging to the municipality of Saanen, which has been able to preserve its character shaped by mountain agriculture until today. On the broad, gravelled farm road, you continue descending lightly to the alpine hamlet Hornberg/Uf de Chessle. After a short ascent, the Hornflue is bypassed to the west, and soon the chair lift mountain station Horneggli is in sight. The view into the Saanenland, over to the Gastlosen and into the Simmental is wonderful. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Path (56%) Trail (44%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Rinderberg - Gandlouenegrat - Parwenge - Hornberg - Horneggli Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy mountain boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, pocket first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Parking**Parking at the Rinderberg cable car or on the east side of Zweisimmen station. Read more **Public transportation** Outbound: by gondola from Zweisimmen to Rinderberg Return: from Horneggli by chair lift to Schönried Read more Additional information Berner Wanderwege, T 031 340 01 01, , Read more Literature Hiking suggestion from the short hikes guidebook, guidebook series of Berner Wanderwege Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs entirely or partly on mountain hiking trails. Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 263T Wildstrubel Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 15.22 km - Hiking Trail 14.07 km - Hiking Trail 9.51 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3776 Zweisimmen Download GPX file - - - -