Hinderstockesee - Oberstockesee - Stockhorn

For this third stage, after following the Aare, you will return to the shores of Lake Thun, passing the magnificent Schadau Castle. Climb up the Strättlig hill for panoramic views of the lake. Before descending to Spiez, cross the Kander Gorge via the Strättligsteg suspension bridge. You will arrive in Spiez via its vineyards and castle. This charming village lives peacefully around its marina.

For this fourth stage, you will once again enjoy the lakeside on the Strandweg. The walk along the lake from Spiez to Faulensee is magnificent. The route then climbs from Kratttigen to Meielisalp. You will enjoy numerous views of the lake and have another opportunity to cross the 140-metre-long Leissigen bridge, suspended 60 metres above the Spissibach Gorge.

A magnificent route starting from Lake Thun in the canton of Bern and ending at the pretty spa resort of Leukerbad in Valais. You will cross the Lötsche Glacier and the Lötsche Pass (the highest point of the hike), which marks the border between the cantons of Bern and Valais. This route offers numerous views of the peaks of the Bernese Oberland and Valais.

This first stage will take you from Spiez on the shores of Lake Thun to the small valley of Kiental.After following the lake’s shore as far as Faulensee, the climb up to Aeschi offers views of the pyramid-shaped Niesen, which towers over Spiez. You’ll also be impressed by the steep gradient of the funicular railway that climbs up to the Niesen. You’ll appreciate the tranquillity of the village of Kiental.

This second stage begins with a highlight: crossing the panoramic bridge at Sigriswil. At 340 metres long and suspended 180 metres above the Guntebach Gorge, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama. The route overlooks the lake for a long time before descending to the town of Thun. This town has many historic buildings. A visit to the historic centre is a must.

A walk offering magnificent views of Lake Thun and the snow-capped mountains.

This stage will take you from Rüeggisberg to Guggisberg. After a descent through the mountain pastures, you will walk through the Schwarzwassergraben gorge. The climb to Schwarzenburg will offer you some last views of the Bernese Alps. Before descending to Guggisberg, you can enjoy a panoramic view from the top of the Guggershorn.

This second stage will take you from Kiental to Kandersteg. After a fairly challenging climb to Ramslauenen, you will cross the beautiful Horewald forest and then overlook the Kander valley. You will enjoy more views of Lake Thun and the Niesen. You will also have a bird's eye view of the trains on the Lötschberg line. Kandersteg is the station where vehicles board the shuttle trains before the Lötschberg railway tunnel.