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Espace Mittelland
Frutigen-Niedersimmental
Wimmis

Sunnighorn Via Ferrata – Sunnighorn Via Ferrata loop from Wimmis

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Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Frutigen-Niedersimmental
Wimmis

Sunnighorn Via Ferrata – Sunnighorn Via Ferrata loop from Wimmis

Hard

4.7

(3)

35

hikers

Sunnighorn Via Ferrata – Sunnighorn Via Ferrata loop from Wimmis

04:58

10.3km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

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 1.10 km for 1.55 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

347 m

Covered Bridge Over the Simme River

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2

1.16 km

Sunnighorn Via Ferrata

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A Blue/White alpine route signposted from across the river to Wimmis - route is about 700m vertical up to the Sunninghorn over 1,400m. Part VF (KS2/B), part T4+ hike, part …

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3

2.12 km

4

2.15 km

Grippelisattel

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5

2.26 km

Sunnighorn Via Ferrata

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Ideal for beginners on the via ferrata, ingenious views of the Fliederhorn

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6

3.00 km

View of Lake Thun and Thun

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to reach, follow the red signs. If you come from the west, go straight up at the boulders (not left or right)

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3.54 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

4.51 km

Chrindi

Forest

9

7.28 km

10

9.82 km

Wimmis Covered Wooden Bridge

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Starting point for the eastern route on the Niesen. The name Wimmis probably derives from the vineyards. The village has almost 2,500 inhabitants.

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B

10.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.36 km

3.05 km

1.48 km

664 m

513 m

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

2.77 km

2.14 km

822 m

543 m

367 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,390 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

16 %

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