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Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Verwaltungsregion Oberland
Verwaltungskreis Thun
Sigriswil

Niederhorn Summit – Gemmenalphorn Summit loop from Niederhorn

Hard

4.8

(95)

571

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Niederhorn Summit – Gemmenalphorn Summit loop from Niederhorn

05:18

12.9km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Restaurant

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196 m

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 …

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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. …

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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

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.

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3.82 km

Gemmenalphorn Summit

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With a little luck, you can often see ibexes up close. 🤗

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8.29 km

View of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

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Top view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

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9.97 km

beautiful single trail literally over hill and dale with Alps view in clear weather, you could, for example combine with the Panoramaweg from Niederhorn to Gemmenalphorn and back to Vorsass. …

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10.7 km

View from the mountain restaurant Vorsass

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The slopes of the Niederhorn are covered by vast areas of dense mountain forest, but at this point you walk across open alpine meadows - the view of the landscape …

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12.9 km

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Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

959 m

183 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

4.92 km

249 m

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Highest point (2,030 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

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Monday 18 May

13°C

6°C

58 %

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