--- title: "Ridge hiking and railway nostalgia" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/ridge-hiking-and-railway-nostalgia" description: "Just 100 meters from the Rothorn mountain station is the Rothorn Kulm mountain lodge and another 300 meters to the summit restaurant Rothorn, where you could already take the first break. However, it is still just under 60 vertical meters to the highest point in the canton of Lucerne, the Rothorn summit. From the summit, one is rewarded with a breathtaking view from the Central Plateau over Lake Brienz to the Bernese high Alps. A few meters below the summit, the path to the Eiseesattel branches off; we reach it by descending the east flank of the Brienzer Rothorn above the lake of the same name. This is the only significant ascent of the tour. After just a few minutes, the path becomes more exposed; the most exposed section is secured with a wire cable. Shortly afterwards, we reach the ridge. Along a lush flora, the varied ridge section leads up to the summit of Arnihaaggen. Descending a bit via its grassy southern flank, we then hike along the ridge to the summit structure of Höch Gumme. The mountain is bypassed at a constant height over the southern flank. Snow can lie in the gullies to be crossed well into the summer, so increased caution is necessary here. From the Gibel trail junction at P.2039, the exposed sections are behind us. Soon we reach the Schönbüel mountain lodge, a nice place to stop for refreshments. Directly behind the inn, a path gently descends over alpine meadows. After half the descent, we reach the alpine settlement of Breitenfeld with its small chapel. Partly on an alpine road, partly over alpine meadows, the white-red-white trail markings lead us downhill to the Turren mountain station and the restaurant with its inviting terrace." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/45970063/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Ridge hiking and railway nostalgia ================================== - 9.29 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Hiking Trail - 3:20 h - 9.29 km - 340 m - 1,070 m - 1,513 m - 2,346 m - 833 m - - Start: Brienzer Rothorn - Destination: Turren **The high-altitude hike from Brienzer Rothorn to Turren can best be described as extremely varied and scenic. The ride with the nostalgic steam locomotive is an experience for both young and old. An impressive ridge hike awaits us along the cantonal borders of Bern-Lucerne and Bern-Obwalden. The ridge is nowhere difficult to walk, so the tour can also be undertaken by families with somewhat experienced children.** Just 100 meters from the Rothorn mountain station is the Rothorn Kulm mountain lodge and another 300 meters to the summit restaurant Rothorn, where you could already take the first break. However, it is still just under 60 vertical meters to the highest point in the canton of Lucerne, the Rothorn summit. From the summit, one is rewarded with a breathtaking view from the Central Plateau over Lake Brienz to the Bernese high Alps. A few meters below the summit, the path to the Eiseesattel branches off; we reach it by descending the east flank of the Brienzer Rothorn above the lake of the same name. This is the only significant ascent of the tour. After just a few minutes, the path becomes more exposed; the most exposed section is secured with a wire cable. Shortly afterwards, we reach the ridge. Along a lush flora, the varied ridge section leads up to the summit of Arnihaaggen. Descending a bit via its grassy southern flank, we then hike along the ridge to the summit structure of Höch Gumme. The mountain is bypassed at a constant height over the southern flank. Snow can lie in the gullies to be crossed well into the summer, so increased caution is necessary here. From the Gibel trail junction at P.2039, the exposed sections are behind us. Soon we reach the Schönbüel mountain lodge, a nice place to stop for refreshments. Directly behind the inn, a path gently descends over alpine meadows. After half the descent, we reach the alpine settlement of Breitenfeld with its small chapel. Partly on an alpine road, partly over alpine meadows, the white-red-white trail markings lead us downhill to the Turren mountain station and the restaurant with its inviting terrace. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Path (59%) Asphalt (3%) Trail (30%) Street (8%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy mountaineering boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rain gear, hiking poles, first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation**Arrival: by train via Interlaken Ost to Brienz. The Brienzer Rothorn railway is located opposite the Brienz station Return journey: from Turren by aerial cableway to Lungern/Obsee, then on foot (20 min) to Lungern station (or shuttle call bus Tel. 041 679 01 11) Read more Additional information Bernese Hiking Trails Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-mail: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Literature Hiking book Bernese Oberland of the Bernese hiking trails Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs wholly or partly on mountain hiking trails. Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 244T Escholzmatt and 254T Interlaken 1:50,000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 9.78 km - Hiking Trail 12.22 km - Hiking Trail 5.29 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media **outdooractive** Contact 3855 Brienz Download GPX file - - - -