--- title: "On ancient paths to the Stockhorn" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/on-ancient-paths-to-the-stockhorn" description: "From the village square in Blumenstein, first a few steps along the main road into the valley. Then turn towards the hillside and up to the magnificent farmhouses in Wäsemli. Always off the road, you soon reach the Bluemisteichilche with significant stained glass windows from the Upper Rhine school (14th century), frescoes, and beautiful wood carvings. Church, tithe barn, and former parsonage form one of the most beautiful building groups in the Canton of Bern. Slightly above the church over the Fallbach and, continuously steeply rising, up to point 983 in the Möntschelenwald. On a narrow forest path, go up through the steep mountain forest to Alpetli. The old Zügelweg (“zügle” = to change) overcomes the steep slope of the Chrümmelwäge with many switchbacks. Cross the south flank of the Walalp ridge, down an alpine path to the Oberi Walalp mountain hut and then steeply up again into the pronounced saddle Baachegg. Over rocky steps, head directly towards the Stockhorn face and reach the shoulder of the horn at its foot edge. Passing the cable car station with panoramic restaurant, follow the signposted flower teaching trail up to the Stockhorn summit. The panoramic view over the Mittelland, the Jura, and the entire ring of mountain giants is unique." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/58075145/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share On ancient paths to the Stockhorn ================================= - 10.42 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: very difficult - Hiking Trail - 5:30 h - 10.42 km - 1,800 m - 120 m - 659 m - 2,178 m - 1,519 m - - Start: Blumenstein - Destination: Stockhorn **Strenuous but extremely rewarding hike to the first-class viewpoint on the edge of the Pre-Alps. Most frequently used ascent from Stockental.** From the village square in Blumenstein, first a few steps along the main road into the valley. Then turn towards the hillside and up to the magnificent farmhouses in Wäsemli. Always off the road, you soon reach the Bluemisteichilche with significant stained glass windows from the Upper Rhine school (14th century), frescoes, and beautiful wood carvings. Church, tithe barn, and former parsonage form one of the most beautiful building groups in the Canton of Bern. Slightly above the church over the Fallbach and, continuously steeply rising, up to point 983 in the Möntschelenwald. On a narrow forest path, go up through the steep mountain forest to Alpetli. The old Zügelweg (“zügle” = to change) overcomes the steep slope of the Chrümmelwäge with many switchbacks. Cross the south flank of the Walalp ridge, down an alpine path to the Oberi Walalp mountain hut and then steeply up again into the pronounced saddle Baachegg. Over rocky steps, head directly towards the Stockhorn face and reach the shoulder of the horn at its foot edge. Passing the cable car station with panoramic restaurant, follow the signposted flower teaching trail up to the Stockhorn summit. The panoramic view over the Mittelland, the Jura, and the entire ring of mountain giants is unique. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (7%) Path (63%) Trail (22%) Asphalt (8%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Blumenstein - Oberi Walalp - Stockhorn Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy mountain boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, pocket first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation**Getting there: By train to Thun. From there by bus to Blumenstein. Return: By Stockhorn cable car to Erlenbach. From there by train. Read more Additional information Bernese Hiking Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, Email: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more Literature Hiking suggestion from the hiking guide Thunersee - Frutigland, hiking book series of the BWW 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 253T Gantrisch Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - bungy jumping - Tours 10.24 km - Hiking Trail 9.34 km - Hiking Trail 10.40 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media - Media - Media **outdooractive** Contact 3638 Blumenstein Download GPX file - - - -