Niederhorn from Beatenberg

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5.0km
Total Distance
721m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 5 km climb of about 720 m from Beatenberg up the forest and open ridge to the Niederhorn at 1,963 m above Lake Thun, a favourite spot for ibex and paragliders. The views take in the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. A chairlift and gondola offer a way down.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 3.5km
  2. 2
    Viewpoint · 4.6km
Bus stop
Mättli · 443m from the start
Parking
345m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
gravel 50%, natural ground 44%

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate