Wiriehorn winter hiking trail

Winter hiking

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Tour data

6.24km

986 - 1,414m

Distance

12hm

411hm

Ascent

01:45h

Duration

Naturpark Diemtigtal

Brief description: You can reach the starting point of the mountain-valley-winter hiking trail comfortably by chairlift. On the way you will be offered an impressive panorama with far-reaching views over the Diemtigtal.
Difficulty: easy
Rating: Technique

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Experience
Starting point: Wiriehorn (Nüegg) mountain station, Zwischenflüh
Route: Nüegg aerialway station
0.0 km

Bergrestaurant Nüegg restaurant
0.0 km

Entschwil village
3.7 km

Riedli restaurant
6.2 km
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Description: How about a warming coffee or tea at the mountain hotel Wiriehorn before you start your hike? The 6-seater chairlift takes you comfortably to the mountain station on Nüegg. During the descent you can enjoy the view of the surrounding mountain peaks and the Diemtigtal valley. Further down you reach Entschwil and the impressive high plateau with its magnificent houses in the traditional Simmental style. The trail continues through forests and hamlets back to the valley station.

Operating data and prices Wiriehornbahnen:
www.wiriehorn.ch
Directions: Follow the winter hiking trail from the mountain station to "Röschteschwend". Here it is worth taking a break for a moment and enjoying the impressive panorama. The descent takes you further to "Entschwil", from where you hike partly along the asphalt road to the valley station of the Wiriehorn cable car. The trail is marked with pink direction signs.
Highest point: 1,414 m
Endpoint: Wiriehorn valley station (Riedli), Zwischenflüh
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: Sturdy shoes with non-slip soles, clothing appropriate to the weather, food and drinks for the road
Safety instructions: Note the operating times of the Wiriehorn cable car: www.wiriehorn.ch
Be prepared for possible icy spots along the circular hike.
Tips: From the mountain station on Nüegg, it is worth taking a short detour up to the Schwarzenberg mountain restaurant (15 min.).
Additional information: A flyer with an overview map is available from the Diemtigtal Nature Park office.

Diemtigtal Nature Park
Bahnhofstrasse 20
3753 Oey
T 033 552 26 00
info@diemtigtal.ch
www.diemtigtal.ch

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Directions: Motorway A6 Bern direction Zweisimmen, 1 km after the Simmenfluhtunnel turn left direction Diemtigtal. Follow the Diemtigtal road into the valley for 11 km to the Wiriehorn valley station. From here, the Wiriehorn cable car takes you up to the Nüegg mountain station (note operating times: www.wiriehorn.ch).
Public transportation: By train to Oey-Diemtigen station (Spiez-Zweisimmen line). Continue by PostBus to the stop «Riedli, Talstation Wiriehorn». From here, the Wiriehorn cable car takes you up to the Nüegg mountain station (note operating times: www.wiriehorn.ch).
Parking: At the Wiriehorn valley station you will find parking spaces for which a fee is charged.