Heiligenschwendi, a region in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, is situated above Lake Thun at an elevation of approximately 3,600 feet (1,100 meters). The area is characterized by diverse terrain, including larch-dotted hills, dense fir forests, and lush meadows, offering expansive views of Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps. Its reputation as a health resort highlights its clean mountain air, making it suitable for several outdoor activities like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
145
Routes
4.6
(470)
Average rating
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People visited

4.6
(141)
2,459
riders
48.3km
02:10
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
123
riders
100km
05:18
1,760m
1,760m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(13)
659
riders
55.1km
03:15
1,270m
1,270m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.7
(3)
344
riders
90.4km
05:12
1,970m
1,970m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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20
riders
67.4km
06:44
1,610m
1,610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
18
riders
30.4km
02:48
810m
810m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
5
riders
88.0km
07:44
2,300m
2,300m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.4
(7)
58
riders
33.3km
01:49
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(32)
103
hikers
13.6km
04:56
830m
830m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(8)
18
hikers
4.63km
01:25
170m
170m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(7)
42
hikers
8.90km
02:48
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3.7
(3)
30
hikers
5.40km
01:34
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(5)
81
riders
43.8km
02:56
650m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
(4)
82
riders
9.15km
00:33
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
59
riders
15.3km
01:08
300m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(2)
48
riders
28.3km
01:32
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(12)
41
riders
31.2km
03:04
1,050m
1,050m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(11)
38
riders
22.1km
02:34
890m
890m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.4
(8)
26
riders
21.8km
02:31
860m
860m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
(4)
32
riders
27.6km
02:17
740m
740m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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17
runners
6.47km
00:48
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
6.90km
00:51
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
15
runners
19.7km
02:20
530m
530m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
11
runners
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
8
hikers
15.9km
07:11
960m
960m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
7
hikers
9.97km
03:47
340m
340m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(2)
10
hikers
9.42km
04:48
800m
800m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
11
hikers
15.6km
07:11
1,030m
1,030m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Heiligenschwendi is a health resort in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, situated at an elevation of approximately 3,600 feet (1,100 meters) above Lake Thun. It is recognized for its clean mountain air and panoramic views of Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps. The region offers diverse terrain, including larch-dotted hills, dense fir forests, and lush meadows.
Heiligenschwendi offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, Jogging, and Mountaineering. The region features more than 50 routes across these sports. More than 104,000 visitors have explored the area on komoot.
Heiligenschwendi's outdoor routes have been explored by more than 104,000 visitors on komoot. The 54 available routes have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars from over 7,000 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, Heiligenschwendi features an extensive network of hiking trails, including winter hiking routes. These trails lead through forests and offer expansive views of the Bernese Alps, including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. For more information, consult the Hiking around Heiligenschwendi guide.
Heiligenschwendi offers diverse cycling opportunities for road cycling, touring cycling, and mountain biking. Road cyclists can find routes with mostly paved surfaces, while touring cyclists can explore enchanting landscapes. Mountain bikers have options that may include unpaved segments. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Heiligenschwendi and Cycling around Heiligenschwendi provide detailed information.
The region caters to various fitness levels, suggesting options for families. While specific family-friendly routes are not detailed, the diverse network of trails and paths for hiking and touring cycling often includes easier sections suitable for different ages. E-bikes are also popular, making the mountainous terrain more accessible.
Heiligenschwendi offers magnificent panoramic views of Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps, including the prominent peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. The 'Niesenbänkli' bench lookout provides a notable panorama. The region is also characterized by larch-dotted hills, dense fir forests, and lush meadows.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Heiligenschwendi. These include Road Cycling Routes around Heiligenschwendi, Hiking around Heiligenschwendi, and Cycling around Heiligenschwendi. Additional guides cover MTB trails, gravel biking, jogging, and mountaineering.
Heiligenschwendi is situated at an elevation of approximately 3,600 feet (1,100 meters) above sea level. This elevated position contributes to its reputation as a health resort with excellent air quality and provides expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
Komoot provides specific guides for traffic-free cycling experiences in the region. Users can explore options such as Traffic-free bike rides around Heiligenschwendi for road cycling, touring cycling, and easy mountain biking. These guides help identify quieter paths suitable for a relaxed ride.
The official website for the municipality of Heiligenschwendi is www.heiligenschwendi.ch. This site provides general information about the region. For tourism-specific inquiries, contact details are also available.
For tourism information regarding Heiligenschwendi, the official phone number is +41 33 243 52 33. This contact can provide details on local attractions and services.

