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Espace Mittelland
Frutigen-Niedersimmental
Aeschi bei Spiez

Shortest ascent and descent – View from Niesen loop from Mülenen (Niesenbahn)

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Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Frutigen-Niedersimmental
Aeschi bei Spiez

Shortest ascent and descent – View from Niesen loop from Mülenen (Niesenbahn)

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5.0

(3)

39

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Shortest ascent and descent – View from Niesen loop from Mülenen (Niesenbahn)

05:25

11.3km

940m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Train Station

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99 m

shortest ascent and descent

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I love the path up the Niesen. Steep and quite direct

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2

2.87 km

Most of the descent is along a narrow path down the forest.

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3.92 km

4

4.76 km

View from Niesen

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We went with the mountain railway to the very top and then hiked down. We did not underestimate the route, especially as far as the length was concerned. Anyone who …

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4.89 km

From Kuhweid it is not far to the middle station

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5.72 km

View of Lake Thun

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After a steep descent, it's a good place to take a break and have a drink.

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7

8.70 km

View of the Bernese Alps

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8

9.78 km

View of the Alpine Meadows

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On the last section you will be accompanied by beautiful views of the Alps through small meadows and partly paved paths.

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11.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.65 km

3.28 km

1.54 km

1.27 km

534 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

3.32 km

2.05 km

116 m

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< 100 m

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