Wimmis Castle – Simmen Bridge loop from Stocken-Höfen
Wimmis Castle – Simmen Bridge loop from Stocken-Höfen
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Wimmis Castle – Simmen Bridge loop from Stocken-Höfen
02:15
30.2km
420m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 21.0 km for 33 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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2.88 km
Idyllic Forest Near the TCS Grounds
Highlight • Forest
10.0 km
Wimmis Castle
Highlight • Castle
Weissenburg War & Contested
During the 14th century, during the Weissenburg Wars, there were a total of about nine sieges, including a successful Bernese conquest in 1334.
Under Bernese Rule
In 1449, Bern acquired the castle and the office. It served as the seat of the bailiff/landvogt until 1967 and later as a district court. In 2010, it became the property of the municipality.
Renovations & Expansion
Important expansions: 15th–17th centuries, addition of the south wing in 1696, northeast wing in 1741/42, renovations in 1789–90, 1949–51, and 1984–87.
Current Use
The first and second floors house offices of the cantonal forest administration, and the third floor houses a private apartment. Public tours are offered during the summer months.
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11.1 km
Tank Barrier in Berner Oberland
Highlight • Monument
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20.2 km
Simme Waterfalls in Wimmis
Highlight • Waterfall
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22.4 km
Simmen Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
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23.0 km
Confluence of the Simme and Kander Rivers
Highlight • River
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30.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.1 km
8.45 km
4.68 km
4.62 km
361 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.4 km
6.69 km
6.38 km
3.83 km
2.08 km
898 m
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Elevation
Highest point (780 m)
Lowest point (600 m)
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Weather
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Wednesday 8 July
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