Bühlberg - Simmenfälle / In the hiking paradise Simmental

8.62 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Hiking Trail
  • 2:45 h
  • 8.62 km
  • 182 m
  • 820 m
  • 1,103 m
  • 1,659 m
  • 556 m
  • Start: Lenk, Bühlberg
  • Destination: Lenk, Simmenfälle
The Lenk-Simmental region is described as an "absolute hiking paradise." This shorter mountain hike without special challenges offers enjoyment for the eyes and ears, namely the view and the roar of the Simmenfälle waterfalls. Short sections on hard surface at the beginning and end.

At the starting point of the hike, at the Bühlberg bus stop, you should first follow the direction sign to Metsch. The signpost also shows the destination Simmenfall, but this route runs via the Metschhore. A road passes two chairlift stations to Metschmaad. The view here is impressive. Now follow the hiking trail towards Metsch. After a few minutes you reach an alpine path. Here you should follow the mountain hiking trail towards Nessli. The path leads through forest to Loueneweidli. A rest area is offered here. The roar of the Simmenfälle can already be heard. It continues first level over an alpine pasture, then through forest. After crossing the Bummerebach, the path rises steeply. Leaving the forest, you hike over an alpine path to the Nessli mountain hut. Now the descent begins, now the sign says Simmenfall. Mostly on alpine roads, sometimes on a path, you reach Stalde. From here the route is again marked as hiking trail. At the Barbara bridge, the view of the mighty Simmenfälle is worthwhile. Continuing downhill, the tour leads to the Simmenfälle bus stop and to the restaurant of the same name.

Berner Wanderwege
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Good to know

Pavements

Asphalt
Gravel
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Bühlberg – Metschmaad - Sumpf - Nessli - Ammerten – Stalde - Simmenfälle

Equipment

We recommend the following equipment: sturdy mountain boots, medium-sized rucksack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone.

Directions & Parking facilities

Parking at the Lenk school building

Outbound: By train via Spiez – Zweisimmen and by bus further to Lenk Bühlberg

Return: By bus from Lenk Simmenfälle to Lenk and further by train via Zweisimmen - Spiez

Additional information

Association Bernese Hiking Trails, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-Mail: info@beww.ch, Website: www.bernerwanderwege.ch

Literature

Short hikes hiking book 2 of the Bern Hiking Trails

License (master data)

Safety guidelines

This route runs entirely or partially on marked trails of the mountain hiking path category.

Map

Swisstopo hiking map 263T Wildstrubel 1:50'000 or hiking map from Lenk-Simmental Tourism

Nearby

Contact

Bühlberg - Simmenfälle / In the hiking paradise Simmental
Lenk