--- title: "Rabeflue Circular Route" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/rabeflue-circular-route" description: "From the starting point at the Thunerhof bus stop, you first take the path through the Göttibach quarter under your feet, before the steepest section of the circular hike begins shortly. After overcoming these few meters of altitude, the path zigzags up the forest. Time and again, a fabulous view of the city of Thun is presented at the various viewpoints. After about an hour, you reach the highest point of the hike – the Rabeflue. Once again, there is a unique view over the roofs of the city to the Stockhorn chain, towards Steffisburg and further into the Aare valley. After a well-deserved break, you go down the same forest path you took on the ascent for a short distance. At the next possible junction, however, take the left turn and follow the hiking trail via Obere Wart, eventually passing the observation pavilion «Jakobshübeli». From there, 433 steps lead down to Hofstettenstrasse, where everyday traffic flows. The circular hike back to Thunerhof is best completed via the car-free Brahms-Quai, which runs along the Aare and parallel to the busy Hofstettenstrasse.Want to discover more hikes?Find your favorite route in the Bernese Oberland." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/40063664/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Rabeflue Circular Route ======================= - 8.01 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Hiking Trail - 2:28 h - 8.01 km - 320 m - 320 m - 558 m - 878 m - 320 m - - Start: Thunerhof, Thun - Destination: Thunerhof, Thun Beautiful and scenic hike above the roofs of Thun. From the starting point at the Thunerhof bus stop, you first take the path through the Göttibach quarter under your feet, before the steepest section of the circular hike begins shortly. After overcoming these few meters of altitude, the path zigzags up the forest. Time and again, a fabulous view of the city of Thun is presented at the various viewpoints. After about an hour, you reach the highest point of the hike – the Rabeflue. Once again, there is a unique view over the roofs of the city to the Stockhorn chain, towards Steffisburg and further into the Aare valley. After a well-deserved break, you go down the same forest path you took on the ascent for a short distance. At the next possible junction, however, take the left turn and follow the hiking trail via Obere Wart, eventually passing the observation pavilion «Jakobshübeli». From there, 433 steps lead down to Hofstettenstrasse, where everyday traffic flows. The circular hike back to Thunerhof is best completed via the car-free Brahms-Quai, which runs along the Aare and parallel to the busy Hofstettenstrasse. **Want to discover more hikes?** Find your in the Bernese Oberland. Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (46%) Trail (54%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Starting point Thunerhof bus stop, continue via Göttibach quarter, follow signposts towards Rabeflue. After reaching the highest point on the Rabeflue, take the same path back to the next possible junction, then turn left, follow signposts towards Oberer Wart/Jakobshübeli. From Jakobshübeli, use the stairs down to Hofstettenstrasse, then finish the circular hike via Brahms-Quai at Thunerhof. Read more Equipment Hiking boots, sun and/or rain protection depending on the weather, hiking poles. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Parking**Paid parking spaces Read more **Public transportation**Thun station, then by bus or on foot to Hofstettenstrasse. Read more Additional information **Interlaken Tourism** Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Tel.: Thun - Thunersee Tourism Seestrasse 2 3600 Thun Tel.: Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Don’t forget cervelat – there is a barbecue area with the most beautiful view on the Rabeflue. Read more Safety guidelines In wet weather conditions, there is a risk of slipping on the forest floor and on the roots. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Theatres - Fair - Concerts - Place of interest - museums - Point of view - churches - Tours 5.27 km - Hiking Trail 10.19 km - Hiking Trail 16.05 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media - Media - Media **outdooractive** Contact 3600 Thun Download GPX file - -