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Panorama trail from Mülenen to the Niesen
Hiking Trail
· Bernese Oberland
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Photo: Melanie Studer, Interlaken Tourismus
A long, challenging mountain hike with an elevation gain of 1,700 metres that takes you from Mülenen, via the Schwandegg midway station and on to the Niesen. For a less strenuous option, complete the first section by train, which reduces elevation gain by 1,000 metres.
difficult
Distance 7.7 km
4:02 h
1,650 m
0 m
2,339 m
689 m
From Mülenen base station, which is at 692 metres above sea level, you follow the hiking trail along the tracks of the Niesen funicular railway. The trail winds its way up to Schwandegg midway station at 1,669 metres above sea level, passing mostly through woodland. In summer, the shade from the trees keeps you comfortably cool. If you want to take things a little easier, we recommend covering the first 1,000 metres on the Niesen funicular railway. From Schwandegg midway station, you have two options: you can either choose the direct but slightly steeper trail that takes you up to the Niesen in around 2 hours. Or you can opt for the slightly longer but flatter trail that takes you over the Oberniesen alp to Cheesbödi and on to the Niesen at 2,362 metres above sea level. Upon reaching the top, you can enjoy seasonal and regional delicacies at the Berghaus Niesen Kulm and a sun terrace with spectacular views. The nostalgic Niesen funicular railway then takes you back to the starting point in Mülenen in 30 minutes.
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Author’s recommendation
At Schwandegg midway station, which stands at 1,669 metres above sea level, the picnic area with table, bench and wood fire pit is the perfect place to stop and rest a while.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,339 m
Lowest point
689 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
0.6 km
Path
6.4 km
Road
0.7 km
Tips and hints
Interlaken TourismMarktgasse 1
3800 Interlaken
Phone: +41 33 826 53 00
mail@interlakentourism.ch
www.interlaken.ch
Start
Mülenen (689 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'619'289E 1'165'429N
DD
46.639826, 7.690565
DMS
46°38'23.4"N 7°41'26.0"E
UTM
32T 399782 5165973
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Destination
Niesen Kulm
Turn-by-turn directions
Mülenen - Schwandegg - Niesen Kulm
Note
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Public transport
The BLS Lötschberger from Bern makes the journey to Mülenen every hour and takes 38 minutes with no changes. Please note: Mülenen station is a request only stop. The base station for the Niesen funicular railway is an easy 200-metre walk from Mülenen station.Getting there
Via Spiez From Spiez drive in the direction of Frutigen and Kandersteg. After approx. 5 minutes, you will reach Mülenen, where you will see the base station for the Niesen funicular railway on your right-hand side.
Via the Lötschberg Tunnel After driving through Reichenbach, you will soon reach Mülenen; you will find the base station for the Niesen funicular railway on the left-hand side.
Parking
At the base station for the Niesen funicular railways there are three car parks with approximately 140 paid parking spaces.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'619'289E 1'165'429N
DD
46.639826, 7.690565
DMS
46°38'23.4"N 7°41'26.0"E
UTM
32T 399782 5165973
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Difficulty
difficult
Distance
7.7 km
Duration
4:02 h
Ascent
1,650 m
Highest point
2,339 m
Lowest point
689 m
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