Hiking
ViaJacobi
Stage 10, Interlaken–Spiez
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ViaJacobi
Stage 10, Interlaken–Spiez
The section leads alongside the River Aare to the Weissenau nature reserve on the Thunersee lake. From Neuhaus it continues through woodland, often with clear views of the lake and the Bernese Alps. The Beatushöhlen (caves), former place of pilgrimage of St. Beatus are particularly impressive.
The section leads alongside the River Aare to the Weissenau nature reserve on the Thunersee lake. From Neuhaus it continues through woodland, often with clear views of the lake and the Bernese Alps. The Beatushöhlen (caves), former place of pilgrimage of St. Beatus are particularly impressive.
Length
13 km
Ascent | Descent
420 m | 440 m
Hiking time
3 h 45 min
Grade | Fitness level
easy
(hiking trail)
|
medium
Arrival | return travel
Season
Season
From mid-May to mid-September, Spiez can be reached from Merligen by boat. Official hiking trails lead from Spiez harbour to Gwattegg via Spiezmoos. From here, the official route No. 4 ViaJacobi continues towards Schwarzenburg and Fribourg.
Hints
Hint
In winter, the boat only sails once daily from Merligen to Spiez. Please check the timetable.
It is possible to hike from Merligen via Thun to Amsoldingen throughout the year. From Merligen the route leads along the southern side of the Thunersee lake to Gunten, Oberhofen, Hilterfingen and Thun. From Thun, Amsoldingen is reached via Scherzligen, Gwattegg where you again meet the ViaJacobi.
It is possible to hike from Merligen via Thun to Amsoldingen throughout the year. From Merligen the route leads along the southern side of the Thunersee lake to Gunten, Oberhofen, Hilterfingen and Thun. From Thun, Amsoldingen is reached via Scherzligen, Gwattegg where you again meet the ViaJacobi.
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Crossing Thunersee
Between Merligen (See) and Spiez, Schiffstation, a boat takes you across the Thunersee.
Arrival | return travel
Contact
Signpost management
Signposting is managed by the cantonal hiking trail organisation on behalf of the canton.
Berner Wanderwege
Nordring 8
1303 Bern
info@bernerwanderwege.ch
www.bernerwanderwege.ch
