From the Gürbetal valley into the Schwarzenburgerland

Technical information

Begin of tour: Bären bus-stop, Wattenwil
End of tour: Schwarzenburg train station
Access to starting point: S3 from Bern or Thun to Wattenwil train station. By bus from there.
Access to destination: Trains to Berne
Technical requirements: Easy
Physical fitness: Medium difficulty
Total altitude gain: Approx. 470 m
Walking time: 5 hrs 15 min.
Season: March to November
Catering: Wattenwil, Burgistein, Riggisberg, Rüeggisberg, Wislisau, Schönentannen, Schwarzenburg
Accommodation: Schwarzenburg
Various: Former monastery building in Rüeggisberg
Tour literature: www.karten-shop.ch

Description

Wattenwil - Burgistein - Riggisberg - Mättiwil - Rüeggisberg - Wislisau - Elisried - Schwarzenburg

Always following the brown signs of the Jakobsweg, the route first climbs up from Wattenwil to Burgistein and then on to Riggisberg. The scene is one of open country with wide fields. The path continues to climb gently up to Rüeggisberg. Then you go down past the monastery buildings to the Schwarzwassergraben. On the other side of the valley, a short but steep climb takes you up to a high plateau. You carry on walking westwards and eventually reach the regional capital of Schwarzenburg.

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The careful planning of a tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.