Wiriehorn winter hiking trail
Season
January, February, March, DecemberLinks
Naturpark Diemtigtal - 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.
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:
https://www.wiriehorn.ch">www.wiriehorn.ch
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 6.26 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 5 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 433 m
- Time required
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Easy
Details
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
Open or closed?
Find out in our > winter sports report
Equipment / Equipment rent
Sturdy shoes with non-slip soles, clothing appropriate to the weather, food and drinks for the roadSignalization
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.Safety advices
Note the operating times of the Wiriehorn cable car: www.wiriehorn.chBe prepared for possible icy spots along the circular hike.
Infrastructure
- Toilet
Arrival
- Starting point
- Bergstation Wiriehorn (Nüegg), Zwischenflüh
- Arrival by public transport
- Riedli, Talstation Wiriehorn Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Talstation Wiriehorn (Riedli), Zwischenflüh
- Arrival by public transport
- Riedli, Talstation Wiriehorn Timetable SBB
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children >12 years
- 50+