--- title: "Through the tranquil Justistal and over the Sichle into the Eriz" url: "https://www.thunersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/through-the-tranquil-justistal-and-over-the-sichle-into-the-eriz" description: "Steeply rise the flanks of the Sigriswiler and Güggis ridge at the entrance to the Justistal. The well-paved roads at the entrance of the valley are lined with large boulders from these impressive mountain ridges. The hike continues via «Püfel» to «Gross Mittelberg» and «Hinterstberg». The route has very little incline and runs along a well-developed road through the valley. Then comes the actual ascent to the «Sichle», which impressively presents itself already at the valley entrance. At the last alpine farm, where a small refreshment can be taken, the actual mountain hiking trail finally begins. A rough ascent over roots and stones makes many hikers pause and catch their breath. The mountain trail narrows increasingly towards the «Sichle». Once there, the pass reveals itself as a narrow ridge between two peaks with views over the hilly Emmental and the Bernese Oberland, including the distinctive Niesen and the Frutigland. On a narrow meadow path, it finally goes down from the «Sichle» towards the Eriz valley. Then it becomes rocky and stony, several gullies must be overcome until the «Obere Schörizhütte» is reached. Up to there, the various rock layers of the «Sieben Hengste» can also be admired. Via «Untere Schörizhütte» natural and paved roads lead to the Säge restaurant in Innereriz with the eponymous STI bus stop." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/21537952/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.thunersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Through the tranquil Justistal and over the Sichle into the Eriz ================================================================ - 14.88 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Hiking Trail - 5:40 h - 14.88 km - 1,160 m - 680 m - 566 m - 1,679 m - 1,113 m - - Start: Merligen, Beatus - Destination: Innereriz, Säge **From the STI bus stop «Merligen Beatus», the path leads up into the village. Along the Grönbach, it goes over well-paved asphalt roads through the forest. On the way up to Gütsch, gaps between the trees offer a wonderful view of the Thunersee region and the Niesen.** Steeply rise the flanks of the Sigriswiler and Güggis ridge at the entrance to the Justistal. The well-paved roads at the entrance of the valley are lined with large boulders from these impressive mountain ridges. The hike continues via «Püfel» to «Gross Mittelberg» and «Hinterstberg». The route has very little incline and runs along a well-developed road through the valley. Then comes the actual ascent to the «Sichle», which impressively presents itself already at the valley entrance. At the last alpine farm, where a small refreshment can be taken, the actual mountain hiking trail finally begins. A rough ascent over roots and stones makes many hikers pause and catch their breath. The mountain trail narrows increasingly towards the «Sichle». Once there, the pass reveals itself as a narrow ridge between two peaks with views over the hilly Emmental and the Bernese Oberland, including the distinctive Niesen and the Frutigland. On a narrow meadow path, it finally goes down from the «Sichle» towards the Eriz valley. Then it becomes rocky and stony, several gullies must be overcome until the «Obere Schörizhütte» is reached. Up to there, the various rock layers of the «Sieben Hengste» can also be admired. Via «Untere Schörizhütte» natural and paved roads lead to the Säge restaurant in Innereriz with the eponymous STI bus stop. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (6%) Gravel (42%) Path (27%) Trail (25%) Street (1%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Merligen - Grön - Hinterberg - Sichle - Oberschöriz - Innereriz/Säge Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy hiking boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, first aid kit, picnic, enough fluids, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation****Outbound journey:** Take STI Bus No. 21 from Thun station to Merligen, Beatus **Return journey:** Take STI Bus No. 41 from Innereriz, Säge to Thun station Read more Additional information Verein Berner Wanderwege, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-Mail: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs wholly or partly on marked trails of the mountain hiking trail category. Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 254T Interlaken 1:50,000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Advent & Christmas Markets - Concerts - Meetings, Animation - Place of interest - fitness - Tourist Information - outdoor swimming pools - Tours 5.42 km - Hiking Trail 7.97 km - Hiking Trail 7.61 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media **outdooractive** Contact 3658 Sigriswil Download GPX file - - - -