- 2:25 h
- 4.82 km
- 300 m
- 300 m
- 1,140 m
- 1,403 m
- 263 m
- Start: Oberwil i.S. / Rossberg
- Destination: Oberwil i.S. / Rossberg
Starting from the Rossberg ski lift, the snowshoe hike quickly leads into winter silence. The path first goes through a small ditch and past a sawmill powered by hydropower. Slightly uphill it goes towards Risiboden. Then it continues through the snowy winter forest, pleasantly ascending. With magnificent distant views to the Grätli, Niderhore and Buufal it goes over treeless terrain up to Schönenbode. Ascending towards the Grubi alpine hut, the trail takes an additional loop here. It then descends through a ditch and on the other side over a long slope up to the Schwändli alpine hut. Here you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Stockhorn range. Crossing the ski slope it now leads back to the starting point, the Rossberg ski lift. After a few more meters one arrives on a prepared path at the Rossberg mountain guesthouse.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Rossberg – Schönenbode – Grubi – Schwändli – Rossberg
Equipment
Snowshoes, ski poles, sturdy, high, grippy and waterproof mountain or winter hiking boots, cold and sun protection, first aid kit, food and warm drinks, mobile phone, possibly gaiters
Directions & Parking facilities
Car access: parking lot at the ski lift
Start and finish location: Rossberg, parking lot
Public transport: by train to Oberwil i.S., then by Taxi Samuel (033 773 62 67)
Additional information
Berner Wanderwege, 031 340 01 01, info@beww.ch, bernerwanderwege.ch
License (master data)
Safety guidelines
Difficulty: medium (red) / Fitness: medium
Signage
This route is indicated as a snowshoe trail, but is not specially prepared.
Avalanches
Increased avalanche risk in spring and with sudden weather changes. Helpful, but not obligatory, are an avalanche transceiver (LVS device), probe and shovel. Inform yourself about snow conditions and possible avalanche dangers before the tour.
Behavior
Do not take unnecessary risks and respect your limits. Always stay on the marked trails. Avoid wildlife if possible, keep quiet. Observe animals from a distance. Pack out your trash and leave no unwanted traces.
Map
swisstopo map: 1227 Niesen, 1:25,000
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