Niederhorn Summit – Vorsass Mountain Hut loop from Merligen

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Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Verwaltungsregion Oberland

Verwaltungskreis Thun

Sigriswil

Niederhorn Summit – Vorsass Mountain Hut loop from Merligen

Hard

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607

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Niederhorn Summit – Vorsass Mountain Hut loop from Merligen

05:09

11.3km

800m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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View of Lake Thun

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Rooty Forest Trail

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View of Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps

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5.09 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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6.47 km

View of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau from the descent to Vorsass

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On the descent to Vorsess, the Alpine OL motivates the grandchildren to run

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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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7.44 km

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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7.88 km