--- title: "Schwanden – Niesenbänkli Ringoldswil" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/schwanden-niesenbaenkli-ringoldswil" description: "From the bus stop Schwanden, Dorf you start this hike on gently ascending terrain to Margelsattel. Along the way you enjoy the stunning view on flat terrain up to the Ringoldswilallmi. On the forest road turn right to the forest entrance, then left following the path to reach the cozy Niesenbänkli at the forest edge. The return path leads you over the Aeschlenallmend. The breathtaking view of the deep blue Lake Thun and the Bernese Alpine panorama is your constant companion until you reach Schwanden." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/85977026/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Schwanden – Niesenbänkli Ringoldswil ==================================== - 5.94 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hiking Trail - 1:50 h - 5.94 km - 228 m - 228 m - 1,022 m - 1,203 m - 181 m - - Start: Bus stop Schwanden (Sigriswil), Dorf - Destination: Bus stop Schwanden (Sigriswil), Dorf Easy hike with sensational views from Schwanden Dorf over Margelsattel and the Ringoldswilallmi to the Niesenbänkli. From the bus stop Schwanden, Dorf you start this hike on gently ascending terrain to Margelsattel. Along the way you enjoy the stunning view on flat terrain up to the Ringoldswilallmi. On the forest road turn right to the forest entrance, then left following the path to reach the cozy Niesenbänkli at the forest edge. The return path leads you over the Aeschlenallmend. The breathtaking view of the deep blue Lake Thun and the Bernese Alpine panorama is your constant companion until you reach Schwanden. Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (3%) Asphalt (10%) Gravel (37%) Trail (31%) Path (18%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Bus stop Schwanden, Dorf – Schürmatte – Houete – Tschingelallmi – Ringoldswilallmi - Lengghubel (Niesenbänkli). Return via Chalberzun – Äschlenallmi – Margelwäldli – Gumistrog – Hubelweid - Bus stop Schwanden, Dorf. Read more Equipment We recommend hiking shoes, sun and rain protection. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** By car from Bern via the A6 motorway to Thun Nord, continue towards Gunten to Oberhofen Längenschachen (approx. 15 minutes)  then take the turnoff to Schwanden to the parking lot Schulhaus Schwanden (Schwandenstrasse 101). Read more **Parking** Free parking spaces in the village Schwanden at Schulhaus Schwanden (Schwandenstrasse 101) Read more **Public transportation** From Thun take the STI bus line 25 to the bus stop Sigriswil, Dorf. Then change and take bus line 24 further to Schwanden, Dorf. Or take bus line 21 from Thun or Interlaken West to the bus stop Oberhofen, Dorf and continue with bus line 24 to the final stop Schwanden, Säge. Read more Additional information Sigriswil-Gunten Tourism Info-Center Gunten Seestrasse 81 3654 Gunten Tel. Interlaken Tourism Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Tel.: **Are you looking for more hikes?** Find more inspiration about hiking possibilities in the Bernese Oberland . Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author A simple fireplace invites you to a short rest (firewood must be collected in the forest yourself). Read more Safety guidelines The route mostly follows marked trails of the Bernese hiking paths. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Excursions for guests - Concerts - Theatres - Place of interest - zoo/wildlife park - Point of view - Tourist Information - Tours 10.14 km - Hiking Trail 5.83 km - Hiking Trail 7.98 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media - Media - Media **outdooractive** Contact 3657 Sigriswil Download GPX file - -