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Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Verwaltungsregion Oberland
Verwaltungskreis Thun
Sigriswil

Burgfeldstand Ridge Trail – Niederhorn Summit loop from Niederhorn

Moderate

4.7

(28)

310

hikers

Burgfeldstand Ridge Trail – Niederhorn Summit loop from Niederhorn

01:44

4.58km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Restaurant

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464 m

Niederhorn Alpine Trail

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Stone dikes are female ibexes, they belong to the genus of goats and live at the timberline and higher, therefore between 1,500 to 3,000 meters. Occasionally up to 3,500 meters. …

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955 m

Steinbock Area

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Here you often see ibex

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1.09 km

Pond Near Niederhorn

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Between Niederhorn and Oberburgfeld, directly on the hiking trail over the Güggisgrat, there are two small mountain lakes without a name.
From here you have a wonderful view of Lake …

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1.52 km

Burgfeldstand Ridge Trail

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Great path on the ridge with short sections that require a head for heights and sure-footedness.

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2.20 km

The climb to the Gemmenalphorn can be strenuous depending on your level of fitness, but the effort is rewarded with breathtaking views of the Bernese Alps and Lake Thun.

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2.28 km

Burgfeldstand Summit

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Magnificent panoramic point

Highest peak of the so-called "Güggisgrat", which extends south of the Justistal over the Niederhorn to the Gemmenalphorn. Legend has it that this peak represents the ruins …

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3.79 km

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4.37 km

Niederhorn Summit

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The 1,963 meter high Niederhorn is the southernmost peak of the Güggisgrat, which rises prominently above Lake Thun. From up here you can enjoy a picturesque view of the lake …

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4.58 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.25 km

269 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.25 km

323 m

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Highest point (2,030 m)

Lowest point (1,910 m)

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