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Ober Altösch Trail - Trub (signposted)

Great snowshoe route in the Emmental hill landscape near Trub.


MapElevation Profile
Level of difficulty
medium
Distance
8 km
Duration
3:45 h
Ascent
400 m
Descent
400 m
Highest Point
1150 m
Lowest Point
820 m
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From the starting point at the old schoolhouse Ried (bus stop, parking, WC facilities), the snowshoe trail leads over to the Fankhusbach. It is recommended to put on the snowshoes only after crossing the footbridge.

Now it goes over the plain to the stately farms Unter- and Ober Häusern and across the meadow to Hinter Mühlebach. With a slight ascent you reach Hüserenwald and Hüserenweid. Crossing the pasture and forest gap, the route leads steeply to the former farm Cholerli. On a pleasant forest path with barely any ascent, it now goes over to the Hof Kohlern. The route now leads across the pasture towards Pt. 1170 (highest point) and further to the farm Ober Altösch (restaurant). To the north, the Napf greets with its distinctive mountain house. Opposite to the south, a magnificent view of the Alps opens up.

Now begins the initially gentle descent over the scenic Bisiboden to the farm Neuschür. Here the lovingly decorated snowshoe lodge invites you to rest either inside or on the sun terrace in front of the stately farm. Then you walk northwards to the forest and from there increasingly steeply downwards towards Schneidershausweid. At the large linden tree you enjoy a wonderful view towards Fankhaus, before the last descent leads to the Fankhusbach. Following the brook downhill via Mühlebach and Häusern, you return to the starting point Ried.

Tip from the author

The restaurant in Ober Altösch is open from Friday evening to Sunday evening. “Other times only by appointment”. Tel. 034 495 56 19

The Neuscheuer snowshoe lodge is always open. In the lodge you can help yourself with coffee, tea, and sweets (self-service / Twint or cash).


Map and elevation profile


Details

Features
Level of difficulty
medium
Distance
8 km
Duration
3:45 h
Ascent
400 m
Descent
400 m
Highest Point
1150 m
Lowest Point
820 m
Condition
Experience
Landscape
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Directions

Trub/Ried - Häusern - Hinter Mühlebach - Vorder Kohleren - Kohlern - Ober Altösch - Neuscheuer - Schneiderhausweid - Mühlebach - Häusern - Trub/Ried

Start
Trub, Ried
Destination
Trub, Ried

Getting there

  • Public Transport

    Outward and return journey: by train to Trubschachen. By bus to Trub/Ried.

  • Privat Transport

    By car via Langnau - Trubschachen to Trub/Ried.

  • Parking

    Free parking and WC available at the old schoolhouse Ried.


Useful information

Safety Information

This route is signposted as a snowshoe route but not specially prepared.

Equipment

We recommend the following equipment: snowshoes, sturdy and waterproof mountain boots, light to medium backpack, cold protection, sun protection, hiking poles, pocket first aid kit, snacks, tea in a thermos bottle, mobile phone.

Additional information

Bern Hiking Trails Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, Email: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch