The Aeschlenalp above Heiligenschwendi/Schwarzenegg is a real insider tip for anyone seeking peace, nature, and views 🌿🐄. Surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and mountain meadows, it offers an idyllic alpine landscape with panoramic views of the Aare Valley, Lake Thun, and, on clear days, even as far as the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau ⛰️👀.

Accessibility:
On foot or by bike from Heimenschwand, Schwarzenegg (approx. 1.5–2.5 hours, depending on the route). Easily accessible via forest paths – ideal for hikers and mountain bikers 🥾🚵‍♂️.

Highlights:
✅ Peace & quiet
✅ Grazing cows & typical alpine atmosphere 🐮
✅ Views of the Bernese Oberland & Emmental
✅ In summer: Fresh alpine cheese directly from the alp (depending on the season) 🧀

Recommendation:
Perfect for a half-day or after-work hike, with a picnic on the meadow and sunset over Lake Thun 🌅.

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Elevation 1,140 m

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Location: Oberdiessbach, Konolfingen, Bern-Mittelland, Bern, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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