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Gürbetaler Höhenweg (Switzerland Mobility 380) - Beware detour

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.


MapElevation Profile
Level of difficulty
medium
Distance
18.2 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
553 m
Descent
597 m
Highest Point
857 m
Lowest Point
550 m
GPS data (geodata) for this tour
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Printable map
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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.”

Bern Welcome Tip

The hiking trail is marked by green logos on the yellow signposts, with the inscription “Gürbentaler Höhenweg” and the corresponding route number – in this case the number 380. Nevertheless, it is recommended to take a map printout of the hiking route with you for safety reasons.


Map and elevation profile


Details

Features
Level of difficulty
medium
Distance
18.2 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
553 m
Descent
597 m
Highest Point
857 m
Lowest Point
550 m
Condition
Experience
Landscape
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Directions

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Start
Kehrsatz train station
Destination
Thurnen train station

Getting there

  • Public Transport

    Arrival Kehrsatz train station SBB timetable

  • Privat Transport

    Arrival

  • Parking

    Arrival


Useful information

Safety Information
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Equipment

Normal hiking equipment

Additional information