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Mountain hiking trail. The Stockhorn, Thun's local mountain, is equally frequented by locals and tourists. There are many reasons for this: the overwhelming panoramic view stretches from the Moléson over the Jura to the Glärnisch and along the chain of Bernese ice giants back to Mont Blanc. Equally unique is the pre-alpine plant diversity. A hike in the Stockhorn area leaves unforgettable impressions.
  • Difficulty easy
  • Duration 1:45 h
  • Distance 4,2 km
  • 46 m
  • 650 m
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  • Refreshment stops available
  • Scenic

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Update: 07.10.2025

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The proposal described here starts at the mountain station of the Stockhorn cable car. Do not miss the short ascent to the summit (magnificent panoramic view) or stroll through the tunnel to the Sockhorn windows, from where a dizzying view down to Lake Thun is possible.
The descent crossing the Stockenfeld to Oberstocken is very steep, but the path is excellently constructed. Wonderful are the views along the way over the deep blue eye of Oberstocken Lake to the Simmental and Saanenland mountains. At the Oberstocken Alp, the friendly hospitality tempts you to a shorter or longer stop. The same family has spent about three and a half months of alpine pasture here for eight generations. Now continue first towards Oberstocken Lake, then swing through a karstified forest hollow rich in rare alpine flowers to Hinterstocken and climb via the rock path carved into the Mieschflue up to the Chrindi mid-station of the Stockhorn cable car. The path is consistently well secured.

  • Approach

    By car via A6 exit Lattrigen to Wimmis. Then continue to Erlenbach im Simmental.

  • Outbound: By train via Spiez to Erlenbach im Simmental. Then on foot to the Stockhorn cable car (15 min). Take the cable car to the mountain station.

    Return: From the Chrindi mid-station to Erlenbach. On foot to Erlenbach im Simmental train station.

  • Sufficient parking spaces at the valley station of the Stockhorn cable car.

  • Stockhorn - Oberstocken - Hinterstocken - Chrindi

  • This route runs completely or partly on mountain hiking trails.

  • We recommend the following equipment: sturdy mountain boots, medium-sized backpack with hip belt, sun protection, rainwear, hiking poles, first aid kit, picnic, sufficient fluids, mobile phone.

  • Bernese Hiking Trails Association, Bern, Tel.: 031 340 01 01, E-Mail: info@beww.ch, Homepage: www.bernerwanderwege.ch

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