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Gürbetal High Trail (SwitzerlandMobility 380)

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 30 minutesLength: 18.22 km

Naturpark Gantrisch - This day hike follows the eastern slope of the Längenberg along nature trails with gentle ups and downs all the way to Gürbebadi in Mühlethurnen. Picnic areas, fire pits, and benches, as well as several farm stands, are great spots to take a break.

This hike begins in Kehrsatz. After a short climb up the flank of the Längenberg, the Gürbetaler Höhenweg winds gently up and down on natural trails through fertile farmland and sparse forests. A stunning, unspoiled landscape unfolds before the hiker, with snow-capped mountains soaring into the sky in the background. Old farmhouses adorned with flowers line the path.

One highlight along the way is the hamlet of Fallenbach, arguably the best-preserved hamlet on the Längenberg. Picnic areas, benches, and several inns are great spots to take a break.

The village of Riggisberg is already close to the end of the hike. Lake Thun is also visible by now. Here, the Gürbetaler Höhenweg passes by the Abegg Foundation’s internationally renowned Textile Museum.

The Gürbetaler Höhenweg was shortened in 2022. The section between Riggisberg and Wattenwil is no longer marked with the “Gürbetaler Höhenweg” sign.

Route-information

Length
18.22 km
Altitude difference ascent
553 m
Altitude difference descent
597 m
Time required
5 hours 30 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Middle
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Equipment / Equipment rent

Standard Hiking Gear

Arrival

Starting point
Bahnhof Kehrsatz
Destination
Bahnhof Thurnen

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children < 6 years
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
  • Families
  • Groups

Season

All season

Contact

Naturpark Gantrisch
Förderverein Region Gantrisch
Schlossgasse 13
3150 Schwarzenburg
T +41 (0)31 808 00 20

www.gantrisch.ch

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