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Espace Mittelland

Frutigen-Niedersimmental

Reichenbach im Kandertal

Niesenbahn Funicular Railway – Panoramic View at Niesen loop from Reichenbach im Kandertal

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Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Frutigen-Niedersimmental

Reichenbach im Kandertal

Niesenbahn Funicular Railway – Panoramic View at Niesen loop from Reichenbach im Kandertal

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284

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Niesenbahn Funicular Railway – Panoramic View at Niesen loop from Reichenbach im Kandertal

06:13

13.5km

1,020m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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2.94 km

Schwandegg Station (Niesenbahn)

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The station Schwandegg is approached by the Niesenbahn on its way to the summit station. Especially for leisurely hikers and families, the middle station is perfect as a destination or …

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6.81 km

Niesenbahn Funicular Railway

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The Niesenbahn consists of two individual trains, which means you have to change trains. The journey takes quite a long time and you climb 1,643 meters in altitude. The view …

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7.65 km

Niesen Ridge

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After the climb you will be rewarded with this great view. 🥰

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7.82 km

View of Lake Thun and Spiez from Niesen

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From the local mountain of Lake Thun you have an impressive view of Spiez and the lake.

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8.49 km

Panoramic View at Niesen

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Here you can perfectly watch the paraglider taking off 🙈.

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8.88 km

A narrow hiking trail leads from the station Schwandegg over open alpine meadows up to the summit of the Niesen. Wonderful views of the mountains of the Bernese Oberland are guaranteed here at every step.

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9.69 km

Alp Oberniesen

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Nicely located Alp Oberniesen below the steep peak of the Niesen; only alp with huts on the paths between the Niesen summit and the Schwandegg intermediate station of the Niesen …

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13.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.18 km

3.60 km

2.74 km

Surfaces

4.59 km

3.13 km

3.05 km

2.61 km

143 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,290 m)

Lowest point (1,350 m)

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Niesenbahn Funicular Railway – Panoramic View at Niesen loop from Reichenbach im Kandertal

Forest Trail

Schwandegg Station (Niesenbahn)

Niesenbahn Funicular Railway

Niesen Ridge

View of Lake Thun and Spiez from Niesen

Panoramic View at Niesen

Alpine idyll

Alp Oberniesen

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