--- title: "A stone's throw from the hustle to solitude" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/a-stones-throw-from-the-hustle-to-solitude" description: "The alp breakfast at Ramslauenen high above the Kiental is a temptation that should be approached thoughtfully: impressive amounts of mountain cheese, young mountain cheese, ziger, ham and sausages are placed on the tables of the cozy guest room. But those heading uphill might prefer to indulge in this delicious adventure another time. From the chairlift mountain station, it mainly goes uphill, and quickly and consistently at that. Over alpine pastures and through mountain forest, you reach the Rüederigs junction on a steep path, and it continues just as steeply to the summit of Gehrihorn. The reward for the effort is abundant: wonderful panoramic view from Lake Thun over the Niesen chain into the front Kandertal valley and, to the east, onto the Kiental and the Blüemlisalp massif. After a short, partly somewhat exposed descent, the path leads to the Giesigrat, where the staffed ridge hut invites you to a snack. Afterwards, it goes uphill again. At the beginning, there is again a short exposed section. Experienced and sure-footed hikers will have no problems here. In wet weather or fog, great caution is advised at these points. The Giesigrat offers an impressive view down to Kandersteg. On a narrow rock path, you reach Höje Stand, then Obere Giesene, continue on the gravel-covered alpine road to Undere Giesene, and finally on a steep forest path to Mitholz." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/8484024/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share A stone's throw from the hustle to solitude =========================================== - 12.89 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: very difficult - Hiking Trail - 5:45 h - 12.89 km - 1,030 m - 1,480 m - 958 m - 2,314 m - 1,356 m - - Start: Ramslauenen - Destination: Mitholz **Powerful contrasts can be experienced at Gehrihorn: while the transit traffic hums in the valley plain of Frutigen, there is a liberating silence here at the height, just a few kilometers away, in breathtaking natural scenery. Mountain hiking trail, suitable only for sure-footed and fearless hikers. Entirely natural surface.** The alp breakfast at Ramslauenen high above the Kiental is a temptation that should be approached thoughtfully: impressive amounts of mountain cheese, young mountain cheese, ziger, ham and sausages are placed on the tables of the cozy guest room. But those heading uphill might prefer to indulge in this delicious adventure another time. From the chairlift mountain station, it mainly goes uphill, and quickly and consistently at that. Over alpine pastures and through mountain forest, you reach the Rüederigs junction on a steep path, and it continues just as steeply to the summit of Gehrihorn. The reward for the effort is abundant: wonderful panoramic view from Lake Thun over the Niesen chain into the front Kandertal valley and, to the east, onto the Kiental and the Blüemlisalp massif. After a short, partly somewhat exposed descent, the path leads to the Giesigrat, where the staffed ridge hut invites you to a snack. Afterwards, it goes uphill again. At the beginning, there is again a short exposed section. Experienced and sure-footed hikers will have no problems here. In wet weather or fog, great caution is advised at these points. The Giesigrat offers an impressive view down to Kandersteg. On a narrow rock path, you reach Höje Stand, then Obere Giesene, continue on the gravel-covered alpine road to Undere Giesene, and finally on a steep forest path to Mitholz. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Gravel (2%) Trail (18%) Path (78%) Asphalt (2%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Ramslauenen - Gehrihorn - Giesigrat - Mitholz Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy mountain boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone. Read more Additional information Bernese Hiking Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, Email: info@beww.ch, Homepage: Chairlift Ramslauenen: Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs entirely or partly on mountain hiking trails. Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 254T Interlaken and 253T Gantrisch and 263T Wildstrubel Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 17.21 km - Hiking Trail 8.75 km - Hiking Trail 7.67 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3723 Reichenbach im Kandertal Download GPX file - - - -