Wimmis is a municipality in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland, positioned at the entrance to the Simmental valley between the Simmenfluh and Burgfluh mountains. This location provides a diverse landscape with views of the Bernese Alps and Lake Thun, offering varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. The region features the distinctive Niesen mountain, rising to 7,749 feet (2,362 meters), and the Simme river flowing through the valley, supporting several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
109
Routes
4.6
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Average rating
3328
People visited

4.5
(8)
42
riders
28.3km
01:53
150m
150m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
20
riders
30.4km
02:48
810m
810m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
5
riders
88.0km
07:44
2,300m
2,300m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.4
(5)
61
riders
70.7km
05:02
1,560m
1,560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(39)
246
riders
72.0km
05:52
1,530m
1,530m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(10)
73
riders
41.9km
02:48
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(13)
95
riders
57.7km
04:53
1,250m
1,250m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.9
(14)
146
riders
55.8km
04:08
940m
940m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(31)
160
riders
43.7km
02:49
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(5)
96
riders
47.9km
03:20
880m
880m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
65
riders
38.9km
02:44
690m
690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
49
riders
70.2km
04:38
1,040m
1,040m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
(5)
62
riders
42.2km
02:16
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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117
riders
33.1km
01:46
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(1)
94
riders
53.7km
02:35
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

79
riders
113km
06:38
2,660m
2,660m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.7
(15)
116
hikers
7.37km
04:02
730m
730m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

23
hikers
14.2km
05:47
980m
990m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(3)
10
hikers
8.03km
04:03
680m
680m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(2)
12
hikers
17.5km
08:14
1,560m
1,560m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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3.8
(10)
56
hikers
9.98km
02:40
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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34
hikers
10.2km
04:57
830m
830m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

3.0
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30
hikers
6.77km
01:59
190m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
20
hikers
3.26km
00:52
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35
runners
10.2km
01:05
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
21
runners
8.69km
00:58
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
14.2km
01:34
270m
270m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
23.8km
05:08
2,030m
2,030m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Wimmis offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, Jogging, and Mountaineering. The region features 83 routes with an average rating of 4.53 stars from more than 69,000 visitors.
Road cycling in Wimmis includes diverse terrain, from flat valley routes through the Simmental to demanding climbs with significant elevation changes. Cyclists can explore picturesque journeys through the Saanenland and Simmental valleys. More details are available in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Wimmis.
Wimmis provides a wide array of hiking trails for all experience levels. Options range from leisurely strolls around Wimmis Castle to challenging alpine routes like the Simmenfluh via ferrata and demanding ascents to the Niesen mountain. Find more information in Hiking around Wimmis.
Mountain bikers in Wimmis can find trails ranging from flowy singletracks to technical descents. Many routes are rated as hard, requiring good fitness and advanced riding skills. Trails venture through areas like Gestelen Pass and around Wimmis Castle, as detailed in MTB Trails around Wimmis.
Wimmis and its surroundings are suitable for touring cyclists exploring the varied Swiss landscape. Routes combine paved secondary roads, field paths, and forest paths, offering an immersive experience of natural and cultural scenery. Refer to Cycling around Wimmis for more.
Wimmis offers family-friendly options such as easier hikes like the Augand floodplain area loop and routes around Wimmis Castle. For cycling, the "Family route Glütschbachtal" provides flat terrain. Guides like Traffic-free bike rides around Wimmis highlight suitable routes.
The region features the Niesen mountain, known as the "pyramid mountain," offering panoramic views of Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps. The Simmental valley, with its lush landscapes and the Simme river, is also prominent. Wimmis Castle, perched above the village, is a notable historic landmark.
Wimmis is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 69,000 visitors having shared their experiences across 83 routes. These routes have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Komoot offers several guides for Wimmis, including Road Cycling Routes around Wimmis, Hiking around Wimmis, Cycling around Wimmis, and MTB Trails around Wimmis. There are also guides for Gravel biking, Jogging, and Mountain Hikes.
For tourism-related inquiries, the phone number for Wimmis Tourism is +41 33 657 17 16. The official website for Wimmis is www.wimmis.ch.
Wimmis offers mountaineering routes, including challenging ridge hikes like the Nüschlete crossing from Stockhorn to Wimmis. These routes can be exposed and require some climbing, rewarding participants with extensive views. More information is available in Mountain Hikes around Wimmis.

