Hiking tip

Panorama hike
Niesen – Diemtigtal

Bookable hiking offer

On the panoramic hike from the Niesen into the Diemtigtal valley, you can enjoy the view over the Simmen and Diemtigtal valleys and Lake Thun. The Niesen Railway takes you to the Niesen Kulm mountain station at 2336 m above sea level in 30 minutes. You hike along the marked mountain trail into the Diemtigtal valley and reach the Gsässweid inn after around 4.5 hours.

The offer at a glance

The following services are included in this offer (from CHF 107.-):

  1. Ascent with the Niesenbahn
  2. Dinner and breakfast at the Gasthaus Gsässweid
  3. Overnight stay in a dormitory (surcharge for double room)
  4. Return transportation to Oey-Diemtigen railroad station or to the valley station of the Niesen Railway

The offer can be booked from June to October at the Diemtigtal Nature Park office.

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Prices

  • Adults CHF 107.-
  • Groups of 10 or more CHF 104.-
  • Children CHF 97.-

Surcharge for double room CHF 15.- per person

Figures for the panoramic hike

  • 4.30 hours hiking time
  • 11km route
  • 250m ascent
  • 1235m descent
  • 32 beds in the dormitory
  • 14 beds in double rooms

Equipment

  • Good mountain boots
  • Weatherproof clothing
  • Headgear, sunglasses and sun cream
  • First-aid kit
  • Rucksack with food and sufficient drinks
  • Hiking poles if necessary