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Panorama Rundweg Thunersee
Walker 
64.47 km
+2,181 m
-2,187 m
4 days
Moderate
Departure from Unterseen (Canton of Bern)
Four-day panoramic tour around Lake Thun. This route offers numerous views of the lake and the peaks of the Bernese Oberland. In good weather, you can see the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, as well as the Schreckhorn. You will also discover the charm of the towns along the way. Interlaken, at the eastern end of Lake Thun, is the starting point for this itinerary.
Spiez - Interlaken via the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee
Walker 
20.14 km
+675 m
-681 m
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Spiez (Canton of Bern)
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.
Thun - Spiez via the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee
Walker 
15.22 km
+220 m
-216 m
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Thun (Canton of Bern)
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.
Sigriswil - Thun via the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee
Walker 
11.91 km
+348 m
-597 m
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sigriswil (Canton of Bern)
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.
Interlaken - Sigriswil via the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee
Walker 
17.16 km
+923 m
-688 m
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Unterseen (Canton of Bern)
The cosmopolitan town of Interlaken is the starting point for this tour of Lake Thun. You can admire the three famous peaks of the Bernese Oberland: the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. This beautiful route follows the northern shore of the lake. You will overlook the lake near the Saint Béat caves, then cross the pretty village of Merligen. You will enjoy beautiful views of both the lake and peaks such as the Niederhorn and Rothorn in Sigriswil.
Walks near Thunersee (Lac de Thoune)
Spiez - Leukerbad (Rinderhütte) via the Lötschenpass
Walker 
72.36 km
+5,534 m
-3,794 m
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Spiez (Canton of Bern)
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.
Spiez - Kiental
Walker 
15.44 km
+723 m
-337 m
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Spiez (Canton of Bern)
This first stage will take you from Spiez to the shores of Lake Thun and the small valley of Kiental.
After following the lake to Faulensee, the climb to Aeschi offers views of the pyramid-shaped Niesen mountain overlooking Spiez. You will also be impressed by the steep funicular railway that climbs up to the Niesen. You will enjoy the tranquillity of the village of Kiental.
Kiental - Kandersteg
Walker 
19.65 km
+1,249 m
-1,024 m
9h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Reichenbach im Kandertal (Canton of Bern)
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.
From Schynige Platte to First via Faulhorn
Walker 17.60 km
+1,083 m
-901 m
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Gsteigwiler (Canton of Bern)
The Faulhorn rises to an altitude of 2,680 metres. It offers a 360-degree view of the Alps, with some peaks over 4,000 metres high, such as the Grosses-Fiescherhorn. The two main access points to the Folhorn are via the Schynige Platte or First. However, with good logistics (see practical information), it is also possible to make a one-way trip and return by public transport. The hike is a gradual climb, but offers splendid views of the first Alpine glaciers and other peaks in the surrounding area. There are restaurants where you can eat and take a break in pleasant surroundings.