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Gürbetaler Höhenweg (Switzerland Mobility 380) - Beware detour

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

Naturpark Gantrisch - On this day route, you follow the eastern flank of the Längenberg on natural paths with slight ups and downs to the Gürbebadi in Mühlethurnen. Picnic areas, fire pits, benches, and several farm shops recommend themselves for a break.

The starting point of this hike is Kehrsatz. After a short climb on the flank of the Längenberg, the Gürbetaler Höhenweg leads with slight ups and downs on natural paths through fertile land and bright forests. A dreamy, intact landscape lies before the hiker and in the background, the snow-covered mountains rise into the sky. Old, flower-decorated farmhouses line the way.

An attraction along the way is, for example, the hamlet of Fallenbach, probably the best-preserved hamlet on the Längenberg. Picnic areas, benches, and several inns recommend themselves for a break.

Already near the end point of the hike lies the village of Riggisberg. The Lake Thun is also visible. The Gürbetaler Höhenweg passes here by the internationally outstanding Textile Museum of the Abegg Foundation.

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

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

Normal hiking equipment

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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