--- title: "Schwanden – Sigriswiler Rothorn with fantastic panoramic views" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/schwanden-sigriswiler-rothorn-with-fantastic-panoramic-views" description: "The classic par excellence, a brisk ascent from Schwanden via Obere Matte, Zettenalpegg to Stäpfli. Slightly downhill, keeping right, the path leads you to the upper Rothorn ridge, at the foot of the Sigriswiler Rothorn. Now begins a short ascent through challenging terrain (T3), where surefootedness is required. Over slabs you reach the summit without difficulty. After a thorough summit rest and enjoyment of the fantastic Alpine panorama with magnificent views from Säntis across all Bernese Alps to far into the Jura, the descent follows via Oberbärgli, Chäle, Bodmi back to Schwanden." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/85979351/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Schwanden – Sigriswiler Rothorn with fantastic panoramic views ============================================================== - 11.88 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: very difficult - Great panorama - Hiking Trail Rich in nature & dreamlike view of Lake Thun - 4:45 h - 11.88 km - 974 m - 976 m - 1,076 m - 2,051 m - 975 m - - Start: Schwanden, Säge bus stop - Destination: Schwanden, Säge bus stop Varied mountain hike over alpine pastures and rocky slopes. Over meadows and forest paths to Obere Matte, via the steeper mountain path through Zettenalpegg to Stäpfli with a subsequent steep ascent to Sigriswiler Rothorn, returning via Oberbärgli, Chäle, Bodmi to the starting point. The classic par excellence, a brisk ascent from Schwanden via Obere Matte, Zettenalpegg to Stäpfli. Slightly downhill, keeping right, the path leads you to the upper Rothorn ridge, at the foot of the Sigriswiler Rothorn. Now begins a short ascent through challenging terrain (T3), where surefootedness is required. Over slabs you reach the summit without difficulty. After a thorough summit rest and enjoyment of the fantastic Alpine panorama with magnificent views from Säntis across all Bernese Alps to far into the Jura, the descent follows via Oberbärgli, Chäle, Bodmi back to Schwanden. Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Start at the Schwanden, Säge bus stop – Obere Matte – Zettenalpegg – Stäpfli – upper Rothorn ridge – Sigriswiler Rothorn summit – Oberbärgli – Chäle – Bodmi – Schwanden, Säge bus stop. Read more Equipment We recommend sturdy footwear as well as sun and rain protection Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** By car from Bern via the A6 motorway to Thun Nord, then continue towards Gunten to Oberhofen Längenschachen (about 15 minutes). Then take the turnoff to Schwanden to the Säge Schwanden parking lot. Read more **Parking** Free parking at the STI bus stop Read more **Public transportation** From Thun take the STI bus line 24 to the Schwanden, Säge bus stop. Read more Additional information **Sigriswil-Gunten Tourism** Info-Center Gunten Seestrasse 81 3654 Gunten Tel. **Interlaken Tourism** Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Tel.: **Do you want to discover more hikes?** Learn more about the various in the Bernese Oberland. Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author For early risers: breathtaking sunrises can be observed high above Read more Safety guidelines This route runs on marked paths of the Bernese hiking trails. Surefootedness required! Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Concerts - Theatres - Excursions for guests - Place of interest - Point of view - Point of view - ski/snowboard - Tours 10.14 km - Hiking Trail 5.83 km - Hiking Trail 7.98 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media - Media **outdooractive** Contact 3657 Sigriswil Download GPX file - -