Niesenbahn Funicular Railway – Niesen Ridge loop from Mülenen (Niesenbahn)

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Niesenbahn Funicular Railway – Niesen Ridge loop from Mülenen (Niesenbahn)

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Niesenbahn Funicular Railway – Niesen Ridge loop from Mülenen (Niesenbahn)

04:07

17.8km

1,640m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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141 m

Kander Crossing from the Niesenbahn valley station to Mülenen

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After crossing the bridge on the right stay along the cadre, nice flow trail.

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6.34 km

View of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz

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6.80 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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8.59 km

Niesen Ridge

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

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8.75 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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9.43 km

Panoramic View at Niesen

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Here you can perfectly watch the paraglider taking off 🙈.

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9.82 km

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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17.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

1.99 km

774 m

760 m

537 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

2.08 km

1.46 km

989 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 9 November

13°C

7°C

72 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 4, 2026,Niesen Trailrunning

Jogged with Tim up to the Niesen and back down to Mülenen. I reached the summit after 1h57m. For the way back, we opted for the slightly flatter (detour) path over the ridge. Still got considerable muscle soreness afterwards 🐱

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