--- title: "Over the Scheidegg into the Simmental" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/over-the-scheidegg-into-the-simmental" description: "From the Grimmialp post bus terminus you walk on a flat road path to the Senggibach and follow it with a slight ascent on a forest track. From Würzi the incline noticeably increases. Over some hairpin bends you quickly gain height in the shady mountain forest and soon reach the extensive pastures of Alpetli. The panoramic view of the rear Diemtigtal offered here is enchanting. With every step the landscape seems to become wilder and more pristine. While on the right the rugged slopes of the Fromattgrat provide an impressive sight, the bizarre formations of the Spillgerte come into view on the left. After a short hairpin bend through a wide basin with fragrant mountain grass you suddenly stand at the pass summit of Scheidegg. The view stretches widely over the hills of the Simmental, above which the Gastlosen reign as a picturesquely jagged horizon. On an easy path, it goes to the Fromatthütte and then partly on a very steep alpine path covered with coarse gravel down into the valley. After crossing the Betelriedgraben, the route avoids the direct descent on the paved road by following the opposite slope and then directly down into the village of Blankenburg. The train station lies somewhat west outside the settlement area." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/49716977/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Over the Scheidegg into the Simmental ===================================== - 13.59 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Hiking Trail - 5:00 h - 13.59 km - 950 m - 1,240 m - 959 m - 1,980 m - 1,021 m - - Start: Grimmialp/Schwenden - Destination: Blankenburg **The pass route from the rear part of the Diemtigtal over the Scheidegg into the Simmental is little frequented. Unjustly so, as it offers unique nature experiences in a magnificent landscape. Mountain hiking trail from Würzi, hard surface only at the beginning and end of the route.** From the Grimmialp post bus terminus you walk on a flat road path to the Senggibach and follow it with a slight ascent on a forest track. From Würzi the incline noticeably increases. Over some hairpin bends you quickly gain height in the shady mountain forest and soon reach the extensive pastures of Alpetli. The panoramic view of the rear Diemtigtal offered here is enchanting. With every step the landscape seems to become wilder and more pristine. While on the right the rugged slopes of the Fromattgrat provide an impressive sight, the bizarre formations of the Spillgerte come into view on the left. After a short hairpin bend through a wide basin with fragrant mountain grass you suddenly stand at the pass summit of Scheidegg. The view stretches widely over the hills of the Simmental, above which the Gastlosen reign as a picturesquely jagged horizon. On an easy path, it goes to the Fromatthütte and then partly on a very steep alpine path covered with coarse gravel down into the valley. After crossing the Betelriedgraben, the route avoids the direct descent on the paved road by following the opposite slope and then directly down into the village of Blankenburg. The train station lies somewhat west outside the settlement area. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (10%) Gravel (5%) Trail (47%) Path (38%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Grimmialp/Schwenden - Alpetli - Scheidegg - Fromatt - Blankenburg 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, enough fluids, mobile phone. Read more Additional information Bernese Hiking Trails Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-mail: info@beww.ch, homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines This route runs wholly or partly on mountain hiking trails. Read more Map Swisstopo hiking map 1:50,000 263T Wildstrubel Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Gastronomy - Excursions for guests - Concerts - Place of interest - ski/snowboard - mountain railways - cross-country skiing - Tours 6.90 km - Hiking Trail 4.14 km - Hiking Trail 20.06 km - Hiking Trail **outdooractive** Contact 3757 Diemtigen Download GPX file - - - -