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Espace Mittelland

Verwaltungsregion Oberland

Verwaltungskreis Thun

Sigriswil

Burgfeldstand Ridge Trail – Niederhorn Summit loop from Niederhorn

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Espace Mittelland

Verwaltungsregion Oberland

Verwaltungskreis Thun

Sigriswil

Burgfeldstand Ridge Trail – Niederhorn Summit loop from Niederhorn

Moderate

4.7

(28)

310

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Burgfeldstand Ridge Trail – Niederhorn Summit loop from Niederhorn

01:44

4.58km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Restaurant

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464 m

Niederhorn Alpine Trail

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Stone dikes are female ibexes, they belong to the genus of goats and live at the timberline and higher, therefore between 1,500 to 3,000 meters. Occasionally up to 3,500 meters. Here at the Niederhorn they live mainly in the Justistal.

Stones are often seen on the Niederhorn, ibexes are less common. In winter, the stone rocks come down to the middle station or a little further. The ibex, however, hardly. In comparison: Gitzi occasionally go down to Lake Thun.

The breeding season in the Alps is December and January, while the deer and deer have their mating season in September and October. There are around 45,000 animals in the Alps.

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955 m

Steinbock Area

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Here you often see ibex

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1.09 km

Pond Near Niederhorn

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Between Niederhorn and Oberburgfeld, directly on the hiking trail over the Güggisgrat, there are two small mountain lakes without a name.
From here you have a wonderful view of Lake Thundersee and Interlaken.
When the weather is nice, there is also the wonderful panorama of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Wonderful how the peaks are reflected in the lakes.

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1.52 km

Burgfeldstand Ridge Trail

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Great path on the ridge with short sections that require a head for heights and sure-footedness.

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2.20 km

View from Burgfeldstand to Niederhorn

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The climb to the Gemmenalphorn can be strenuous depending on your level of fitness, but the effort is rewarded with breathtaking views of the Bernese Alps and Lake Thun.

Pack plenty of water, snacks and weatherproof clothing, as the weather in the mountains can change quickly and is often quite brisk. There are several picturesque rest areas along the way that are perfect for a break and a picnic. The descent towards Vorsass offers a relaxing opportunity to enjoy nature and the picturesque mountain landscape.

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Burgfeldstand Summit

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Magnificent panoramic point

Highest peak of the so-called "Güggisgrat", which extends south of the Justistal over the Niederhorn to the Gemmenalphorn. Legend has it that this peak represents the ruins of a destroyed castle. The rocky outcrops that dominate the Justistal west of the peak give the impression of collapsed quarry stone walls. The peak is easy to reach thanks to the railway and the comfortable path.

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3.79 km

Panoramic View from Lake Thun to Gemmenalphorn

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4.37 km

Niederhorn Summit

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The 1,963 meter high Niederhorn is the southernmost peak of the Güggisgrat, which rises prominently above Lake Thun. From up here you can enjoy a picturesque view of the lake and the Bernese Alps in the south and of the long Justistal in the north. If you like, you can also climb the entire Güggisgrat from here.

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4.58 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.25 km

269 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.25 km

323 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,030 m)

Lowest point (1,910 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

6°C

50 %

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Burgfeldstand Ridge Trail – Niederhorn Summit loop from Niederhorn

Niederhorn Alpine Trail

Steinbock Area

Pond Near Niederhorn

Burgfeldstand Ridge Trail

View from Burgfeldstand to Niederhorn

Burgfeldstand Summit

Panoramic View from Lake Thun to Gemmenalphorn

Niederhorn Summit

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