--- title: "Forest, alpine and water richness in the Schallenberg area" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/forest-alpine-and-water-richness-in-the-schallenberg-area" description: "Röthenbach i.E. is the center of the fifth largest Emmental municipality. Half of the 37 km² municipal area is forest. From the bus station first through the narrow valley floor to the Rötebach and cross it towards the forest. The little road climbs steeply to the farms on a high terrace at Nägelisbode. But the incline is only mastered at Natersalp. Here you are at one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Emmental: The view into the Thun lake area, to the Prealpine peaks, to the firn fields of the Kandertal mountains as well as to Schibengütsch and Hohgant is incomparable. The walk over the long hill ridge to Hinter Naters is also delightful.Passing the huts of Gabelspitz, you reach with gentle ups and downs the Schallenberg pass height. Passing the protected Gabelspitzstein you climb to the huts of Schinegg. Over the ridge height it goes to the lime-crowned peak of Turner. Wonderful view into the valley of Bumbach to Schibengütsch and Hohgant and to the gaplessly forested northern slope of Honegg, which now also has to be crossed. At its crest (point 1390) you not only overlook the innermost Eriz with the pass crossings to Habkern and to Merligen, but also the next route targets Unter Scheidzun, Rotmoos and Innereriz are visible deep down." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/8484125/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Forest, alpine and water richness in the Schallenberg area ========================================================== - 14.47 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Hiking Trail - 4:45 h - 14.47 km - 716 m - 503 m - 823 m - 1,409 m - 586 m - - Start: Röthenbach i.E. - Destination: Innereriz Magnificent cross-section through the alpine and forest landscape between Rötebach, Emme and Zulg. This route not only offers insights into the hard life of mountain farmers, but also grants wonderful views over the green hilly landscape to the sheer rock faces of Schibengütsch and Hohgant and into the high Alps. Few hard-surfaced sections. Röthenbach i.E. is the center of the fifth largest Emmental municipality. Half of the 37 km² municipal area is forest. From the bus station first through the narrow valley floor to the Rötebach and cross it towards the forest. The little road climbs steeply to the farms on a high terrace at Nägelisbode. But the incline is only mastered at Natersalp. Here you are at one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Emmental: The view into the Thun lake area, to the Prealpine peaks, to the firn fields of the Kandertal mountains as well as to Schibengütsch and Hohgant is incomparable. The walk over the long hill ridge to Hinter Naters is also delightful. Passing the huts of Gabelspitz, you reach with gentle ups and downs the Schallenberg pass height. Passing the protected Gabelspitzstein you climb to the huts of Schinegg. Over the ridge height it goes to the lime-crowned peak of Turner. Wonderful view into the valley of Bumbach to Schibengütsch and Hohgant and to the gaplessly forested northern slope of Honegg, which now also has to be crossed. At its crest (point 1390) you not only overlook the innermost Eriz with the pass crossings to Habkern and to Merligen, but also the next route targets Unter Scheidzun, Rotmoos and Innereriz are visible deep down. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (15%) Trail (60%) Path (25%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Röthenbach i.E. - Natersalp - Schallenberg - Honegg - Innereriz Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: light trekking shoes, light backpack, sun protection, rain jacket, pocket first aid kit, light picnic, enough fluids. Read more Additional information Association Berner Wanderwege, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-mail: info@beww.ch, homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Literature Hiking suggestion from the hiking book Emmental - Oberaargau, hiking book series of the BWW, order at: http://shop.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs exclusively on marked paths of the category hiking trail Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 244T Escholzmatt, order at: http://shop.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 11.77 km - Hiking Trail 10.41 km - Hiking Trail 10.42 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3538 Röthenbach im Emmental Download GPX file - - - -