Niederhorn Summit – Vorsass Mountain Hut loop from Beatenberg

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Beatenberg

Niederhorn Summit – Vorsass Mountain Hut loop from Beatenberg

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Niederhorn Summit – Vorsass Mountain Hut loop from Beatenberg

02:47

6.78km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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86 m

View from the mountain restaurant Vorsass

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The slopes of the Niederhorn are covered by vast areas of dense mountain forest, but at this point you walk across open alpine meadows - the view of the landscape …

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1.15 km

Trail to Vorsass with Alpine Views

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beautiful single trail literally over hill and dale with Alps view in clear weather, you could, for example combine with the Panoramaweg from Niederhorn to Gemmenalphorn and back to Vorsass. …

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2.83 km

View of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

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Top view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

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3.70 km

Hohfluh–Blüemlisalp high-altitude trail with panoramic views

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On one side the deep view into the lonely Justis valley, on the other side the view of the Eiger - Mönch - Jungfrau etc.

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4.19 km

Panoramic View from Lake Thun to Gemmenalphorn

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4.51 km

Niederhorn Alpine Trail

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Stone dikes are female ibexes, they belong to the genus of goats and live at the timberline and higher, therefore between 1,500 to 3,000 meters. Occasionally up to 3,500 meters. …

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4.78 km

Niederhorn Summit

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The 1,963 meter high Niederhorn is the southernmost peak of the Güggisgrat, which rises prominently above Lake Thun. From up here you can enjoy a picturesque view of the lake …

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6.71 km

Vorsass Mountain Hut

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From here you can make beautiful tours. Be careful the last descent with the gondola around 5.30 p.m.

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6.78 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

876 m

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

2.33 km

290 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 5 November

8°C

3°C

84 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 27, 2025,Vorsass - Niederhorn 🌤🇨🇭🥾 27.6.2025

Final loop on Beatenberg. By cable car from the valley station to the Vorsass mid-station. A very nice tour to the Niederhorn. Unfortunately, komoot had a brief crash...
By cable car back down to Vorsass. We returned to the valley station by scooter... super fun 🤣

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