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Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Verwaltungsregion Oberland
Verwaltungskreis Thun
Blumenstein

Rüschegg Church – Gurnigel Ascent loop from Blumenstein

Hard

5.0

(2)

18

riders

Rüschegg Church – Gurnigel Ascent loop from Blumenstein

05:06

58.9km

1,450m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 10, 2025

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Bus stop

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1

8.32 km

Oberschönegg

Mountain Pass

2

17.3 km

Rütplötsch Bridge (Schwarzwasser)

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On the whole tour you drive over and over again old wooden bridges in the same type of construction

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20.1 km

Rüschegg Church

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The church of the widely scattered community of Rüschegg (the districts are called Rüschegg Heubach, Rüschegg Graben, Rüschegg Gambach, Hirschhorn) is located on a hill in a truly magical place. …

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33.8 km

View of Schwarzenbühl

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Wonderful views on the way up the Schwarzenbühl pass in the heart of the Gantrisch Nature Park.

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39.1 km

Gurnigel Ascent

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On the climb to Gurnigel you will enjoy breathtaking Alpine scenery, the road winding through meadows, dense forests and the mountainous landscape of the Gantrisch region. The climb offers stunning …

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40.4 km

Stierenhütte at Gurnigel Pass

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Nice view to Thun.

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50.6 km

Grund Valley Section

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Scenic great valley passage.

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53.3 km

View of Lake Thun

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Here you are torn: should you let it run or should you stop every now and then and enjoy the fabulous view?

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53.8 km

After the first climb towards the Gantrisch Nature Park, it is worth taking a look back and catching your breath. The view of the Bernese Oberland and Lake Thun is fantastic and will make you forget all the sweat.

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58.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.5 km

9.23 km

8.99 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

38.7 km

8.37 km

5.02 km

4.85 km

1.91 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,600 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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