Niederhorn-Panoramaweg
Overview
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Distance 11 km
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Duration 3 h 35 min
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Ascent 400 m
Intro
Panorama hike against the backdrop of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. First section over the Güggisgrat with the spectacular views down to the Justis valley. Then through heather and spruce forests towards Chüematte. Final part over alpine meadows to Waldegg.
Detour / Closure
There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-342
Description
The ride up to the start of the hike, from Niederhorn, is itself an experience: the Lake of Thun below sparkles and the snow-covered four-thousand-metre peaks to the south seem almost within reach. The first part of the hike follows the Güggisgrat. Against the backdrop of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau you cross heather and moorland landscape with alpine roses and bilberries. If you have binoculars, take them with you! Ibexes, chamoises and marmots are often seen here.
First you climb the Burgfeldstand at 2063 m.a.s.l., the highest elevation on the Güggisgrat. The next section is partly exposed and secured with ropes - a head for heights is an advantage here. After an alternating up and down, you reach the Gemmenalphorn which is only two metres lower. Here, the magnificent all-round view invites you to take a break.
Later, the trail leads downhill over some imposing limestone rock to the Chüematte. The final section to Waldegg crosses a cultural landscape with flowering alpine meadows and gnarled sycamore trees.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Niederhorn
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| Destination |
Waldegg
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| Direction |
One way
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| Ascent |
400 m
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| Descent |
1100 m
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| Distance |
11 km
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| Duration |
3 h 35 min
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| Duration back |
4 h 20 min
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Theme |
With panoramic view
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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