Schwanden – Observation Tower "Blueme"
- 2:30 h
- 8.29 km
- 318 m
- 313 m
- 1,074 m
- 1,392 m
- 318 m
- Start: Bus stop Schwanden (Sigriswil), Säge
- Destination: Bus stop Schwanden (Sigriswil), Säge
The well-known observation tower "Blueme" is worth a visit in any weather. From the bus stop Schwanden (Sigriswil), Säge, follow the Meiersmaadstrasse for a few meters and turn left at the sign "Blueme" into the forest road to Cheerwald. Keeping right, follow the old forest path and enjoy the flora and fauna along the way. Soon the time comes: a final climb of about 350 m brings you to the destination. Seating and barbecue areas invite you to a long rest. The climb to the 16 m high tower is a must. The view of the Bernese Alps and as far as the Jura is overwhelming. For the return, take the path via Schwändiblueme, Hinterport, Tschingelallmi, and then along the ridge path back to the starting point: the bus stop Schwanden, Säge.
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Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
Bus stop Schwanden, Säge – Cheerwald – old forest path – through the shaded side to the Blueme tower – via Schwändiblueme – Hinterport – Tschingelallmi back to the starting point.
Equipment
We recommend hiking shoes, sun, and rain protection.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
By car from Bern via the A6 motorway to Thun Nord, then continue towards Gunten to Oberhofen Längenschachen (approx. 15 minutes). Then take the turnoff to Schwanden to the Säge Schwanden parking lot (bus stop Schwanden, Säge)
ParkingFree parking at the bus stop Schwanden, Säge
Public transportationFrom Thun with the STI bus line 25 to the bus stop Sigriswil, Dorf. Then change and continue with bus line 24 to the final stop Schwanden, Säge.
Or with bus line 21 from Thun or Interlaken West to the bus stop Oberhofen, Dorf and then continue with bus line 24 to the final stop Schwanden, Säge.
Additional information
Sigriswil-Gunten Tourism
Info-Center Gunten
Seestrasse 81
3654 Gunten
Tel. +41 33 251 11 46
gunten@thunersee.ch
www.sigriswil-tourismus.chInterlaken Tourism
Marktgasse 1
3800 Interlaken
Tel.: +41 33 826 53 00
mail@interlakentourism.ch
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The return route can also be comfortably completed via the forest road.
Safety guidelines
The route partially follows marked paths of the Bernese hiking trails.
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