--- title: "Schwanden – Observation Tower \"Blueme\"" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/schwanden-observation-tower-blueme" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/80872240/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Schwanden – Observation Tower "Blueme" ====================================== - 8.29 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hiking Trail View from the Blueme route of Lake Thun, the Niesen, and the Bernese Alps sigriswi-blueme-turm-pleasure-hike-selfie-autumn-switzerland-tourism-christian-meixner.jpg - 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 From the bus stop Schwanden, Säge through the Cheerwald to the observation tower "Blueme". Through a fascinating landscape of ruts and small streams. From the tower, you enjoy a fantastic panoramic view from the Emmental over the Jura to the Bernese Alps. 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. Read more Interlaken Tourismus Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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. Read more Equipment We recommend hiking shoes, sun, and rain protection. Read more 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) Read more **Parking** Free parking at the bus stop Schwanden, Säge Read more **Public transportation** From 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. Read more Additional information **Sigriswil-Gunten Tourism** Info-Center Gunten Seestrasse 81 3654 Gunten Tel. **Interlaken Tourism** Marktgasse 1 3800 Interlaken Tel.: **Would you like to discover more hikes?** Find your in the Bernese Oberland here. Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The return route can also be comfortably completed via the forest road. Read more Safety guidelines The route partially follows marked paths of the Bernese hiking trails. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Concerts - Theatres - Excursions for guests - Place of interest - Point of view - Point of view - Tours 10.14 km - Hiking Trail 5.83 km - Hiking Trail 7.98 km - Hiking Trail - Webcams - Media **outdooractive** Contact 3657 Sigriswil Download GPX file - -