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Verwaltungsregion Oberland
Verwaltungskreis Thun
Sigriswil

Burgfeldstand Summit – Gemmenalphorn loop from Niederhorn

Hard

5.0

(2)

8

hikers

Burgfeldstand Summit – Gemmenalphorn loop from Niederhorn

07:11

15.9km

960m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.95 km for 2.11 km

Waypoints

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Parking

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4.00 km

Pond Near Niederhorn

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Between Niederhorn and Oberburgfeld, directly on the hiking trail over the Güggisgrat, there are two small mountain lakes without a name.
From here you have a wonderful view of Lake …

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4.10 km

Hohseil Alp Viewpoint

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Alp with signpost, seating and small lake.

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5.17 km

Wonderful view over the Justistal to the other mountain range with the Sigriswiler Rothorn.

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5.21 km

Burgfeldstand Summit

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Magnificent panoramic point

Highest peak of the so-called "Güggisgrat", which extends south of the Justistal over the Niederhorn to the Gemmenalphorn. Legend has it that this peak represents the ruins …

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5.39 km

Rocky passage near Burgfeldstand

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Rock passage after the Burgfeldstand towards Gemmenalphorn. Be careful when it is wet.

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5.60 km

This shelter offers protection from storms

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6.77 km

Gemmenalphorn

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Instead of a summit cross, there is a signpost

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8.89 km

Seefeld Plateau

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The Seefeld, the plateau between 1760 and 1550 m above sea level. M., offers an interplay between bogs, alpine pastures, mountain forests and cart fields. It can be walked on well-marked trails away from the large hiking stream.

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15.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

6.18 km

2.14 km

432 m

Surfaces

5.14 km

4.77 km

4.30 km

1.69 km

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