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Espace Mittelland
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Niesenbahn Funicular Railway – Panoramic View at Niesen loop from Schwandegg

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Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Frutigen-Niedersimmental
Reichenbach im Kandertal

Niesenbahn Funicular Railway – Panoramic View at Niesen loop from Schwandegg

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5.0

(3)

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Niesenbahn Funicular Railway – Panoramic View at Niesen loop from Schwandegg

04:03

8.03km

680m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Train Station

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114 m

Schwandegg Station (Niesenbahn)

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The station Schwandegg is approached by the Niesenbahn on its way to the summit station. Especially for leisurely hikers and families, the middle station is perfect as a destination or …

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2.99 km

Niesenbahn Funicular Railway

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The Niesenbahn consists of two individual trains, which means you have to change trains. The journey takes quite a long time and you climb 1,643 meters in altitude. The view …

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3.83 km

Niesen Ridge

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After the climb you will be rewarded with this great view. 🥰

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4.00 km

View of Lake Thun and Spiez from Niesen

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From the local mountain of Lake Thun you have an impressive view of Spiez and the lake.

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4.67 km

Panoramic View at Niesen

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Here you can perfectly watch the paraglider taking off 🙈.

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5.06 km

Alpine idyll

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A narrow hiking trail leads from the station Schwandegg over open alpine meadows up to the summit of the Niesen. Wonderful views of the mountains of the Bernese Oberland are guaranteed here at every step.

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8.03 km

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Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.87 km

2.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

2.02 km

1.29 km

143 m

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Highest point (2,290 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

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