--- title: "Springenboden circular hiking trails" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/springenboden-circular-hiking-trails" description: "The 15-kilometer long winter hiking trails on Springenboden lead through the deeply snow-covered forests and meadows of the southern slope of the Diemtigtal, high above the valley floor of the Diemtigtal Nature Park. The hiking trail via \"Alp Ottenschwand\" is rather challenging and leads up to 1500 m above sea level. After the ascent, an impressive view of the inner Diemtigtal and the Simmental opens up. Back at the starting point, winter hikers can warm up with a hot drink in one of the mountain inns. The shortcut variants \"Ahorni-Satteli\" and \"Neuenstift-Satteli\" are suitable for short walks with little elevation difference." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/21477011/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Springenboden circular hiking trails ==================================== - 6.97 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Winter Hiking - 2:45 h - 6.97 km - 230 m - 230 m - 1,286 m - 1,499 m - 213 m - - Start: Springenboden (Horboden) - Destination: Springenboden (Horboden) **Winter circular hike on Springenboden above Oey in the Diemtigtal. Pink marked circular hiking trail with two variants.** The 15-kilometer long winter hiking trails on Springenboden lead through the deeply snow-covered forests and meadows of the southern slope of the Diemtigtal, high above the valley floor of the Diemtigtal Nature Park. The hiking trail via "Alp Ottenschwand" is rather challenging and leads up to 1500 m above sea level. After the ascent, an impressive view of the inner Diemtigtal and the Simmental opens up. Back at the starting point, winter hikers can warm up with a hot drink in one of the mountain inns. The shortcut variants "Ahorni-Satteli" and "Neuenstift-Satteli" are suitable for short walks with little elevation difference. Read more Berner Wanderwege Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Springenboden – Ahorni -Chüeweid – Neuenstift – Ottenschwand– Bergli – Springenboden. Variant A: Junction at Ahorni. Variant B: Junction at Neuenstift Read more Equipment We recommend the following equipment: sturdy and waterproof hiking boots, light to medium backpack, cold protection, sun protection, hiking poles, pocket first-aid kit, snacks, tea in a thermos flask, mobile phone. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**On motorway A6, Bern-Thun-Zweisimmen, to the end of the motorway at Simmental (Simmenfluhtunnel). After turnoff to Diemtigtal approx. 20 km to Springenboden. Read more **Parking**Parking spaces are available at the starting point of the winter hike. Read more **Public transportation**With the PostBus from Oey-Diemtigen station to Horboden station. Continue the journey by taxi. Taxi tel: +41 (0)79 616 90 45 Read more Additional information Bernese Hiking Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, Email: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Variant(s) Variant A: Ahorni 3 km, 71 meters ascent, highest point 1400 m above sea level, hiking time 1.5 h Variant B: Neuenstift, 147 meters ascent, 5 km, highest point 1476 m above sea level, hiking time 2 h Read more Safety guidelines This route follows marked winter hiking trails. Read more Map Swisstopo national map 1227 Niesen 1:25,000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Customs, Market - Place of interest - Point of view - Point of view - Tours 6.83 km - Winter Hiking 6.66 km - Winter Hiking 5.26 km - Winter Hiking **outdooractive** Contact 3755 Diemtigen Download GPX file - -