We make it possible to do what other hiking visitors can’t: You will be picked up at Oey-Diemtigen railway station and driven in comfort up to your starting point at Springenboden in the Diemtigtal Nature Park. where the five-hour hike up to the Niesen summit starts.
The wonderful view is your constant companion. Along the way, the Hoschüpfe viewing platform offers breathtaking views of the mountain summit, Lake Thun, and the wide Simmen and Diemtigtal valleys. After climbing 1,243 metres, you get to the Niesen summit. Enjoy your time at the top before the Niesen railway brings you back down into the valley to the station at Mülenen.
Benefit
The attractive special ticket includes the transfer to Springenboden and the journey down into the valley on the Niesenbahn funicular. The offer is limited and must be booked in advance.
Take the train directly from Bern (departure 07.39 hrs) to Oey-Diemtigen in 45 minutes. Your transfer awaits you at 08.24 at Oey-Diemtigen railway station. The return journey goes from Mülenen station, 200 metres away from the Niesen valley station, straight back to Bern.
Details
The mountain trail is marked with yellow signposts and leads from Springenboden via Unterer Drune to the Hoschüpfe viewing platform. From there the trail takes you via Geeri and Chummli to Unterer Stalde and via Oberer Stalde high up to the summit and the Niesen mountain station.
Key information
Route: Springenboden–Unterer Drune–Hoschüpfe–Geeri–Chummli–Unterer Stalde–Oberer Stalde–Niesen summit
Level of difficulty: Medium to heavy
Distance: 11.2 km
Duration: Approx. 5 hours
Elevation difference: + 1243 m / - 269 m
Viewpoint: Hoschüpfe viewing platform
By the way...
Anyone wanting to extend their hike and make it a two-day excursion can book an overnight stay with breakfast at the Gasthaus Gsässweid in Springboden and end the day high up in the Diemtigtal valley, the home of Wenger Kilian. Groups are also very welcome. Information and bookings: www.gsaessweid.ch
If you prefer going downhill
The trip up to the Niesen with a hike down to Gsässweid, overnight stay at the guest house and transfer to the valley can also be booked as a package deal.
Equipment
A good pair of mountain boots and waterproof mountain clothing
Sun and rain protection
Pocket first-aid kit
Rucksack with sufficient food and drink
Hiking poles
Safety information
Despite the saying “When the Niesen has a hat, the weather will be good again”, monitoring the weather situation is important.
The hike leads through pastures with cattle and along a sheep pasture with guard dogs. We recommend that you do without assistance dogs for the hike. Please pay attention to the signs on site.
Map panoramic hike
Travel in comfort by train at 7.39 hours. from Bern to Oey-Diemtigen. At 8.24 hours, you will be picked up from Oey-Diemtigen station and taken by car to Springenboden. After a hot drink and croissants at the Gasthaus Gsässweid, you’ll begin your hike up towards the Niesen summit. Return journey to Mülenen station.
Package deal panoramic hike Springenboden–Niesen
6. / 13. / 14. September 2024
6. / 12. / 13. / 19. / 25. October 2024
Maximum number of participants 15 per day on the remaining dates.
The package deal with transfer can only be booked on the dates advertised.
Food & drink
We recommend starting the hike with some refreshment at the Gasthaus Gsässweid in Springenboden. Enjoy, for example, a warm drink and a croissant. For the hike itself, pack sufficient drink and refreshments. Cold drinks and a varied menu are available at the Berghaus Kulm on the Niesen summit.
All-inclusive panoramic hike Springenboden–Niesen (prices per person)
CHF 59.00 adults
CHF 39.00 Adults with Half-Fare Card / GA Travelcard
Included in the price:
Exclusive transfer from Oey-Diemtigen station to Springenboden at 08.24 Uhr a.m.
Travel on the Niesenbahn funicular from Niesen Kulm down to Mülenen
The offer is limited and must be booked in advance.
Price in CHF, incl. VAT / Prices and products are subject to change without notice
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