Wiriehorn winter hiking trail
Short facts
- start: Wiriehorn (Nüegg) mountain station, Zwischenflüh
- destination: Wiriehorn valley station (Riedli), Zwischenflüh
- easy
- 6,26 km
- 2 hours 15 minutes
- 5 m
- 1417 m
- 984 m
- 40 / 100
- 20 / 100
best season
How about a warming coffee or tea at the mountain hotel Wiriehorn before you start your hike? The 6-seater chairlift takes you comfortably to the mountain station on Nüegg. During the descent you can enjoy the view of the surrounding mountain peaks and the Diemtigtal valley. Further down you reach Entschwil and the impressive high plateau with its magnificent houses in the traditional Simmental style. The trail continues through forests and hamlets back to the valley station.
Operating data and prices Wiriehornbahnen:
www.wiriehorn.ch
General information
Directions
Directions
Follow the winter hiking trail from the mountain station to "Röschteschwend". Here it is worth taking a break for a moment and enjoying the impressive panorama. The descent takes you further to "Entschwil", from where you hike partly along the asphalt road to the valley station of the Wiriehorn cable car. The trail is marked with pink direction signs.
Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
Note the operating times of the Wiriehorn cable car: www.wiriehorn.ch
Be prepared for possible icy spots along the circular hike.
Equipment
Equipment
- Sturdy shoes with non-slip soles
- Clothing appropriate to the weather and temperature
- Food and drinks for the road
Tip
Tip
From the mountain station on Nüegg, it is worth taking a short detour up to the Schwarzenberg mountain restaurant (15 min.).
Getting there
Getting there
Motorway A6 Bern direction Zweisimmen, 1 km after the Simmenfluhtunnel turn left direction Diemtigtal. Follow the Diemtigtal road into the valley for 11 km to the Riedli valley station. From here, the Wiriehorn cable car takes you up to the Nüegg mountain station (note operating times: www.wiriehorn.ch).
Parking
Parking
At the Riedli valley station you will find parking spaces for which a fee is charged.
Public transit
Public transit
By train to Oey-Diemtigen station (Spiez-Zweisimmen line). Continue by PostBus to the stop "Zwischenflüh, Riedli Talstation". From here, the Wiriehorn cable car takes you up to the Nüegg mountain station (note operating times: www.wiriehorn.ch).
Additional Information
Additional Information
A flyer with an overview map is available from the Diemtigtal Nature Park office.
Diemtigtal Nature Park
Bahnhofstrasse 20
3753 Oey
T 033 681 26 06
info@diemtigtal.ch
www.diemtigtal.ch
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Pavings
- Street (48%)
- Hiking Trail (52%)